Phegans Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Phegans Bay
Phegans Bay is a small residential suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2256 postcode. Situated on the northern shores of Brisbane Water, the locality is characterized by its steep, undulating topography and waterfront access, offering a quiet, bushland-fringed environment typical of the region's estuarine settlements.
The suburb functions primarily as a low-density residential area with limited commercial infrastructure, relying on neighboring localities such as Woy Woy and Koolewong for major retail, educational, and medical services. Local life centers largely around maritime activities, with the bay providing opportunities for recreational boating, fishing, and kayaking. Public transport is accessible via nearby rail links on the NSW TrainLink line, connecting residents to Sydney and Newcastle.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darkinjung people before European settlement. The locality derives its name from early land grants in the district, slowly evolving from a rural and timber-getting outpost into a permanent residential community as accessibility to the Central Coast improved throughout the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 406 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.