Mangrove Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mangrove Creek
Mangrove Creek 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 characterised by rugged terrain, dense native bushland, and steep valleys associated with the catchment of the Hawkesbury-Nepean river system. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated area with very low residential density, where the local community primarily consists of rural landowners and residents engaged in primary production or conservation-adjacent activities.
Due to its remote and rugged geography, local amenities within Mangrove Creek itself are extremely limited, with residents relying on neighbouring localities and nearby regional hubs such as Gosford for commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education. The landscape is dominated by natural features, most notably the Mangrove Creek Dam, which is a major water storage facility managed by Central Coast Council that plays a critical role in supplying potable water to the wider region.
Historically, the area takes its name from Mangrove Creek, a significant waterway in the Hawkesbury River basin. Traditional Custodians of the land are the Darkinjung people, who have a deep and enduring connection to the region's rich cultural heritage sites. European settlement in the 19th and early 20th centuries focused on timber-getting, agriculture, and small-scale farming in the fertile creek flats, though much of the surrounding historic landscape was later transformed by the construction of major water infrastructure projects in the latter half of the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 56 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.