Ourimbah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
384 recorded in this period, compared with 381 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ourimbah
Ourimbah is a locality situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the postcode 2258 and the Central Coast Council local government area. Geographically, the area is characterised by a mix of residential zones, agricultural land, and native bushland, sitting within the valley of Ourimbah Creek. At the 2021 census, the population was recorded at approximately 2,000 residents, reflecting a semi-rural community that maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger coastal hubs of the region.
The locality functions as both a residential area and a significant educational node, most notably hosting the Ourimbah campus of the University of Newcastle and a campus of the Central Coast Community College. Local amenities are concentrated around the historic commercial strip near the Ourimbah railway station, which provides commuter rail access north to Newcastle and south to Sydney via the Main Northern line. The Pacific Highway and the M1 Motorway also traverse the area, facilitating regional connectivity.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century, with the name "Ourimbah" derived from an Aboriginal word believed to refer to a belt or zone of ceremonial initiation. Historically, the local economy was driven by timber-getting, citrus orcharding, and agriculture, taking advantage of the fertile valley soils. Several heritage-listed sites remain, reflecting the locality's development from a nineteenth-century timber town into a modern semi-rural and educational hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 67 | 79 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 36 | 28 |
| Fraud | 35 | 74 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 33 | 25 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 32 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 23 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 21 | 28 |
| Breach bail conditions | 13 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 8 |
| Other theft | 11 | 5 |
| Trespass | 11 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 6 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,019 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.