Somersby crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
128 recorded in this period, compared with 131 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Somersby
Somersby is a semi-rural locality situated on the Central Coast Plateau of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2250 postcode. Characterized by its rugged sandstone escarpments and eucalypt bushland, the area features a mix of large residential properties, agricultural land, and intensive horticulture. The demographic profile is primarily comprised of families and professionals who commute to nearby urban centers, attracted by the balance of rural seclusion and relative proximity to the M1 Pacific Motorway.
The locality is home to the Somersby Falls, a popular nature site located within Brisbane Water National Park, and the Australian Reptile Park, a significant regional tourism asset. While the area lacks a dense retail hub, it hosts several industrial parks and agricultural businesses, including flower farms and orchards. Educational and essential services for residents are largely accessed in the neighboring suburban districts of the Central Coast.
Historically, the Somersby area was characterized by its timber industry and early agricultural settlement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The landscape provided significant resources for the building and development of the burgeoning Central Coast region. Over the decades, the locality transitioned from a remote bushland settlement into a strategic corridor for infrastructure and transit, though it has retained much of its original topographical character and natural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 14 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 16 |
| Arson | 7 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Fraud | 6 | 8 |
| Trespass | 6 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,087 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.