Narara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
363 recorded in this period, compared with 347 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Narara
Narara is a suburban locality situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2250 postcode. Geographically characterised by undulating terrain, bushland, and residential pockets, it is positioned just north of the regional hub of Gosford. According to the 2021 Australian census, Narara supports a diverse residential population, balancing suburban families and established households drawn to the area's relative affordability and accessibility to natural landscapes.
The locality is supported by essential community infrastructure, including the Narara railway station, which provides commuter rail links north to Newcastle and south to Sydney along the Main Northern line. Local amenities feature neighbourhood commercial shops, recreational parks, and educational facilities such as Narara Public School. The suburb is also well known for the Narara Ecovillage, an intentional sustainable community project established on the site of the former Gosford Horticultural Research and Advisory Station, focusing on ecological building and renewable energy.
Historically, the Narara area was originally inhabited by the Darkinjung people, who maintained a strong connection to the land and surrounding waterways. European settlement began in the early 19th century, with the region initially developing around timber-getting, agriculture, and citrus orcharding. The opening of the railway in the late 19th century stimulated further growth, transforming Narara from a rural outpost into a connected residential and agricultural community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 73 | 77 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 51 | 35 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 40 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 39 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 23 | 25 |
| Fraud | 16 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 30 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 11 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,471 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.