Mount White crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount White
Mount White is a rural locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2250. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged, heavily forested terrain, elevated topography, and natural bushland typical of the region's hinterland. Due to its sparse residential footprint and protected natural surroundings, the locality records a very small population, maintaining a quiet, remote character despite its proximity to major transport corridors.
The local area features limited commercial infrastructure, serving primarily as a residential and rural-buffer zone rather than a commercial hub. It is traversed by the Pacific Motorway, making it a well-known transit point for motorists traveling between Sydney and the Hunter region. While local amenities within Mount White itself are minimal, residents rely on neighboring Central Coast and Hawkesbury suburbs for comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare services.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darkinjung people before European exploration and subsequent settlement. The locality developed largely around the expansion of regional transport routes, evolving from early bush tracks and the Great North Road corridor into a modern transit pathway. Its history is closely tied to the broader infrastructure development of New South Wales' central coast and hinterland regions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 171 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.