Lovett Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lovett Bay
Lovett Bay is a remote, bushland suburb located on the Pittwater estuary in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2105. Situated approximately 32 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by steep, rugged sandstone topography heavily covered in native eucalypt forest. Due to its isolated geographic position on the western foreshore of Pittwater, Lovett Bay has no road access and is entirely dependent on water transport, such as ferries and private boats, connecting it to nearby Church Point.
The community is small, predominantly residential, and features a mix of weekend holiday houses and permanent dwellings nestled into the hillside. Local infrastructure is minimal to preserve the natural environment, lacking standard suburban amenities such as commercial shops, paved roads, and mains electricity in some parts. Residents rely on rainwater tanks, solar power, and local wharf infrastructure. The area is serviced by regional public school boat runs and community services based on the mainland.
Historically, the Pittwater foreshores were originally home to the Guringai people, who utilised the sheltered bays and abundant marine life. European presence in the area dates back to the 19th century, with early land use centred around timber-getting, boat building, and small-scale agriculture. Over the 20th century, Lovett Bay transitioned from a remote working-class bushland and weekend retreat area into a sought-after, secluded residential enclave defined by strict environmental preservation policies under the Northern Beaches Council.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 117 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.