Tumbi Umbi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
284 recorded in this period, compared with 228 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tumbi Umbi
Tumbi Umbi is a semi-rural and suburban locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, falling within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2261 postcode. Located west of the coastal strip of Long Jetty and Bateau Bay, the geography is characterized by rolling hills and proximity to the Tumbi Umbi Creek, which flows into the northern reaches of Tuggerah Lake. Demographically, the area functions as a residential satellite, featuring a mix of established suburban housing, acreage properties, and pockets of remnant bushland that provide a transition between the coastal urban centers and the hinterland.
Local life in Tumbi Umbi is centered on community-oriented amenities, including local schools, small-scale retail precincts, and sports facilities such as the Mingara Recreation Club, which serves as a significant social and sporting hub for the broader district. The area maintains a quiet, residential atmosphere, benefiting from its central position between the major shopping centers of Bateau Bay and Tuggerah. Historically, the locality was traditionally utilized for agriculture and dairy farming, reflecting the broader development patterns of the Wyong Shire. While modernization has transformed much of its rural character into residential estates, the area retains its heritage significance through its Indigenous name—derived from Darkinjung language—and its history as part of the early European settlement expansion in the mid-19th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 46 | 27 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 34 | 30 |
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 23 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 23 | 14 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 15 | 8 |
| Fraud | 15 | 14 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 18 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 2 |
| Trespass | 6 | 3 |
| Criminal intent | 5 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,369 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.