Lake Munmorah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
294 recorded in this period, compared with 265 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lake Munmorah
Lake Munmorah is a suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2259 postcode. Situated approximately 40 kilometres north-east of Gosford, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and the Macquarie and Munmorah lakes to the west and north. The area features a mix of residential housing, forested tracts, and lakeside environments, and supports a population spanning families and retirees drawn to its natural surroundings.
Local life in Lake Munmorah is centered around outdoor recreation, aquatic activities, and convenience retail. The suburb includes local shopping facilities such as Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre, along with educational institutions including local public and high schools. Parks, boat ramps, and reserves facilitate fishing, boating, and bushwalking, particularly within the adjacent Munmorah State Conservation Area, which offers coastal beaches and walking tracks.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Awabakal people, who utilized the rich resources of the lakes and coastal forests. European presence in the region began in the 19th century, initially driven by timber-getting, agriculture, and coal mining. The latter half of the 20th century saw Lake Munmorah transition from a resource-extraction and holiday-shack locality into a permanent residential suburb, influenced by regional growth along the Pacific Highway corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 58 | 54 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 33 | 26 |
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 19 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 18 | 31 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 21 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 12 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 22 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 6 |
| Steal from retail store | 13 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 13 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 4 |
| Other theft | 8 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 5 |
| Arson | 5 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Trespass | 5 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,084 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.