Tascott crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
64 recorded in this period, compared with 44 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tascott
Tascott is a residential suburb located on the western shores of Brisbane Water within the Central Coast Council area of New South Wales. Positioned between the suburbs of Point Clare and Koolewong, the locality is characterized by its steep, elevated topography, which offers views over the estuary, and its integration into the surrounding bushland. According to census data, the area is predominantly residential, housing a population that primarily commutes to regional hubs or Sydney for employment.
The suburb is served by the Tascott railway station, which provides access to the Main North Line, facilitating transport for local commuters. Amenities in Tascott are limited, as the area functions primarily as a quiet, transit-oriented residential enclave, with residents relying on the commercial centers of nearby Point Clare or Woy Woy for retail and services. The local geography encourages recreational activities focused on the waterfront, with the coastal strip providing access to the Brisbane Water cycleway and pedestrian paths.
Historically, the region was part of the traditional lands of the Guringai people. European settlement in the area remained sparse throughout the 19th century, with the landscape largely defined by timber-getting and early orchard farming. Following the completion of the main northern railway line in the late 1880s, the area gradually transitioned into a residential settlement. The suburb takes its name from the Tascott estate, an early landholding in the area that was subsequently subdivided for housing as the Central Coast region experienced suburban expansion during the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 15 | 14 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,675 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.