Warnervale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
98 recorded in this period, compared with 110 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warnervale
Warnervale is a developing residential and semi-rural locality situated within the Central Coast Council region of New South Wales, identified by the postcode 2259. Geographically, it is located on the northern end of the Central Coast, positioned between the urban hubs of Wyong and Lake Haven. The area has experienced significant population growth as part of the broader North Wyong Shire Structure Plan, transitioning from its historical rural character into a planned residential corridor featuring a mix of established housing, new subdivisions, and light industrial zones.
The locality is served by the Warnervale railway station on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, providing regional connectivity to Sydney and Newcastle. Local amenities include the Warnervale Town Centre development, educational facilities such as the Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School, and proximity to the Central Coast Airport. While the area has roots in mid-20th-century agriculture and pastoral land use, recent decades have focused on infrastructure expansion to support the rising number of residential estates and the integration of commercial precincts designed to service the growing northern Central Coast population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 10 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 8 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Other theft | 6 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 8 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 701 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.