Peats Ridge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
36 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Peats Ridge
Peats Ridge 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. Characterised by undulating topography, remnant bushland, and cleared agricultural terrain, the area is historically known for its primary production, particularly citrus orchards and market gardens. The local population is relatively small and dispersed, reflecting its rural-residential zoning and strong ties to surrounding agrarian and natural landscapes.
Local life in Peats Ridge is centered around rural enterprise, agricultural production, and community-scale amenities. The locality is traversed by the Pacific Motorway and Peats Ridge Road, serving as a significant transport corridor connecting the Central Coast to the Sydney metropolitan area and the Hunter Region. Essential services are modest, consisting primarily of local businesses, roadside produce stalls, and community facilities, with residents relying on larger nearby centers such as Gosford and Wyong for comprehensive retail, educational, and health services.
The area derives its name from George Peat, an early settler who established a punt service across the nearby Hawkesbury River in the 1840s and developed a mountain track that eventually became the basis for the modern road network. European settlement historically focused on timber-getting, fruit growing, and transport staging. Today, Peats Ridge retains its historic rural character while adapting to modern infrastructure developments and evolving agricultural practices within the greater Central Coast region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 8 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 301 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.