Palm Grove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Palm Grove
Palm Grove is a semi-rural locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the 2258 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, pockets of native bushland, and cleared agricultural or residential land. Palm Grove maintains a small, dispersed population with a low population density, contributing to a quiet, rural-residential lifestyle dominated by acreage properties and natural landscapes.
Local life in Palm Grove is defined by its peaceful environment and limited commercial development, with residents relying on neighboring suburbs such as Ourimbah and Lisarow for primary amenities, schooling, and retail services. The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, offering a rural retreat while remaining accessible to the broader commercial hubs of the Central Coast via local road networks.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darkinjung people before European settlement. European activity in the broader region initially centered around timber-getting, agriculture, and citrus orcharding in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over time, the locality has transitioned from a resource-extraction and farming area into a protected rural-residential community, retaining much of its natural character and historical ties to the wider Central Coast hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 87 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.