Koolewong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
61 recorded in this period, compared with 52 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Koolewong
Koolewong is a residential suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2256 postcode district. Situated approximately 75 kilometres north of Sydney, the locality sits on the northern shores of Brisbane Water. Geographically, it is characterised by a steep, undulating landscape that rises from the waterfront into heavily treed bushland, offering expansive views across the estuary.
The suburb is primarily residential, featuring a mix of detached housing integrated into the natural topography. Koolewong railway station, situated on the NSW TrainLink Central Coast & Newcastle line, provides regular commuter services south to Sydney and north to Newcastle. While the locality itself lacks a major commercial retail centre, local amenities are supplemented by neighbouring suburbs such as Woy Woy and Gosford. Recreational infrastructure includes a local wharf, a public boat ramp, and waterfront reserves that facilitate fishing, boating, and passive recreation.
The area's modern history developed alongside the expansion of the NSW rail network in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which transformed the Brisbane Water foreshore from isolated timber-getting and fishing settlements into accessible residential and holiday communities. The name "Koolewong" is of Aboriginal origin, though precise interpretation varies. Over subsequent decades, the locality transitioned from a quiet weekend retreat for Sydneysiders into a permanent residential suburb defined by its commuter accessibility and natural environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 17 | 17 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 6 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 920 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.