Tuggerah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,004 recorded in this period, compared with 1,082 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tuggerah
Tuggerah is a suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 90 kilometres north of Sydney. It functions as a key commercial and transit hub for the region, positioned near the Tuggerah Lake shoreline and served by the Main North railway line. Demographically, the area is characterized by a mix of residential zones and significant retail developments, catering to a diverse population that relies on its strategic location between the larger urban centres of Gosford and Newcastle.
The suburb is best known for being the home of Westfield Tuggerah, one of the largest shopping centres in the region, which acts as a primary focal point for local commerce and employment. The area offers extensive amenities, including public and private schooling options, recreational parklands, and proximity to the Tuggerah Business Park. Administratively, it falls under the Central Coast Council local government area and shares the 2259 postcode with surrounding localities like Wyong and Berkeley Vale.
Historically, the name "Tuggerah" is derived from an Aboriginal word, believed to mean "cold" or "cold place," reflecting the area's original landscape before European settlement. Development in the region was historically driven by the expansion of the railway and timber industries in the late 19th century. Over the subsequent decades, Tuggerah transitioned from a primarily rural and semi-industrial outpost into a major regional gateway, with the development of the M1 Pacific Motorway and local shopping infrastructure catalyzing its modern suburban expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 221 | 287 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 194 | 225 |
| Fraud | 81 | 76 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 56 | 43 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 48 | 40 |
| Other theft | 45 | 38 |
| Breach bail conditions | 39 | 39 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 39 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 34 | 47 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 28 | 22 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 23 | 23 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 21 | 8 |
| Trespass | 21 | 42 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 10 |
| Other offences | 17 | 10 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 14 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 13 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 925 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.