Lower Mangrove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lower Mangrove
Lower Mangrove is a rural locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the postcode 2250 and the Central Coast Council local government area. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged topography, native bushland, and proximity to the Mangrove Creek catchment and the Hawkesbury River system. The population is sparse, typical of the region's protected and agricultural fringes, consisting predominantly of acreage properties, scattered rural-residential dwellings, and farms.
Due to its isolated and natural setting, local life in Lower Mangrove is quiet and self-contained, lacking major commercial hubs or dense residential infrastructure. Residents generally travel to nearby larger centers on the Central Coast or the Hawkesbury for employment, schooling, and commercial services. The local environment supports outdoor activities such as bushwalking, fishing, and boating, while primary industries historically include small-scale agriculture and horticulture.
The area holds historical significance connected to early European exploration and timber-getting along the waterways of the Hawkesbury and its tributaries. Traditional custodianship of the land belongs to the Darkinjung people, whose rich cultural heritage remains embedded in the landscape through various sacred sites and rock art. Settlement in the 19th and early 20th centuries was slow and challenging due to the difficult terrain, with river transport serving as the primary lifeline before the construction of modern road networks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 70 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.