Little Wobby crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Little Wobby
Little Wobby is a remote, isolated locality situated on the northern bank of the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, within the Central Coast local government area (postcode 2256). Geographically defined by steep sandstone cliffs and dense bushland that descend directly into the river, the settlement is not accessible by road. It forms part of the traditional lands of the Darkinjung people and features a small, tight-knit residential community.
Due to its geographical isolation, local life at Little Wobby is defined by a lack of standard suburban infrastructure. The locality has no road access, relying entirely on water transport such as public ferries, private boats, and water taxis, with the closest road connection accessible via nearby towns or across the river. It lacks commercial amenities such as shops, schools, and medical facilities, meaning residents must travel to regional service hubs for daily necessities, education, and employment. Electricity and water services are managed independently or via specific regional utility configurations suited to off-grid or semi-isolated river settlements.
Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, associated with the broader maritime and river-based industries of the Hawkesbury region, including fishing, timber-getting, and stone quarrying. Sandstone quarried from the surrounding cliffs was historically barged down the river for use in Sydney's colonial-era infrastructure and civic buildings. Over time, the area transitioned from a working-class industrial and maritime fringe to a secluded residential enclave valued for its heritage character, natural bushland, and unique river lifestyle.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23 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.