North Avoca crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
55 recorded in this period, compared with 38 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Avoca
North Avoca is a coastal suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2260 postcode. Situated approximately 90 kilometres north of Sydney, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east, Avoca Beach to the south, and Terrigal to the north. The area is characterized by its prominent beachfront, steep residential hillsides, and the ephemeral North Avoca lagoon. According to the 2021 Australian census, the suburb supports a predominantly residential population living in a mix of detached houses and low-rise apartments.
The local lifestyle is centered around outdoor recreation, with North Avoca Beach acting as a primary focal point for swimming, surfing, and fishing. The suburb functions primarily as a residential and holiday destination, featuring a small commercial hub on the beachfront containing a surf life-saving club, a café, and a local store. More extensive retail, dining, and educational services are accessed in the adjacent commercial centers of Terrigal and Avoca Beach. Public transport links connect residents to surrounding Central Coast hubs and regional transit networks.
Historically, the broader Avoca area was originally inhabited by the Darkinjung people. European settlement began in the 19th century, initially driven by the timber-getting industry before transitioning to agriculture and coastal tourism. North Avoca developed later than neighboring Terrigal and Avoca Beach, largely transforming from a weekend camping and holiday shack destination into a permanent residential suburb through the latter half of the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 3 |
| Fraud | 7 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Trespass | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,318 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.