Lisarow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
307 recorded in this period, compared with 254 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lisarow
Lisarow is a suburban locality situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2250 postcode. Located approximately 80 kilometres north of Sydney, the area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, semi-rural properties, and pockets of bushland typical of the region's undulating topography. Lisarow has a population of several thousand residents, reflecting a quiet suburban and semi-rural lifestyle.
The suburb is primarily residential, supported by local commercial facilities including the Lisarow Plaza shopping centre, which provides essential retail and supermarket services. Education is a key component of the local community, featuring institutions such as Lisarow Public School and Lisarow High School. Transport connectivity is a notable feature, with the Lisarow railway station providing services along the NSW TrainLink Central Coast & Newcastle Line, facilitating commuter access to Sydney and Newcastle.
Originally inhabited by the Darkinjung people, the area was settled by Europeans in the 19th century and developed primarily around timber getting, agriculture, and citrus orchards. The locality's name is historically associated with local land grants and the prominent Bissett family, who operated properties in the area. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Lisarow transitioned from its agricultural roots into a modern residential and light industrial suburb, benefiting from regional infrastructure growth along the Pacific Highway and the Main Northern railway line.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 69 | 55 |
| Fraud | 35 | 40 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 13 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 23 | 23 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 18 | 15 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 17 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 11 |
| Steal from retail store | 15 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,299 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.