Morisset Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
50 recorded in this period, compared with 79 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Morisset Park
Morisset Park is a lakeside suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2264. Situated on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, approximately 120 kilometres north of Sydney, the locality is characterised by its peninsula geography, featuring extensive water frontage, quiet bays, and bushland surroundings. Demographically, it is a predominantly residential area popular with families and retirees, reflecting the broader demographic trends of the lower Hunter region's lakeside communities.
Local life in Morisset Park is centered around relaxed, outdoor recreation, with the lake supporting activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. Due to its largely residential nature, day-to-day commercial amenities, major retail services, and transport connections—including the Morisset railway station—are accessed in the adjacent commercial hub of Morisset. The suburb is primarily serviced by local road networks linking residents to the Pacific Motorway, facilitating regional connectivity to both Newcastle and Sydney.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the broader settlement of the Lake Macquarie region, transitioning from traditional Indigenous custodianship to European land grants, timber-getting, and eventual residential subdivision. While the suburb features fewer commercial historic sites compared to neighboring towns, its heritage is closely tied to the natural environment of the lake and the traditional lands of the Awabakal people. Local development has progressively transformed the locality from rural allotments into a structured lakeside residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,085 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.