Mangrove Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
54 recorded in this period, compared with 45 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mangrove Mountain
Mangrove Mountain is a rural locality situated on the plateau of the same name in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2250. Characterized by an elevated, undulating topography, the area is defined by its natural bushland surroundings, agricultural holdings, and acreage properties. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, housing a population that primarily consists of families and retirees seeking a rural lifestyle while remaining within accessible distance of coastal and urban centres.
Local life in Mangrove Mountain is centered around primary production, including citrus orchards, poultry farming, and nurseries, alongside rural residential living. Essential community infrastructure includes the Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club, local rural fire services, and educational facilities such as the local public school. The locality serves as a hub for the broader mountainous plateau region, relying primarily on neighboring areas for extensive commercial and retail services.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Darkinjung people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality derived its name from Mangrove Creek, which drains the area, despite the plateau itself being situated well above sea level. Over the decades, the region evolved from timber-getting and rugged pioneer farming into an established agricultural district, maintaining its distinct rural heritage and community identity within the modern Central Coast local government framework.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 5 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 736 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.