Wyong Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
22 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wyong Creek
Wyong Creek is a rural locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2259 postcode. The landscape is characterized by its namesake waterway, which winds through a valley of undulating hills, lush pastures, and dense pockets of native bushland. The area maintains a low population density, with demographics primarily consisting of families and individuals attracted to a semi-rural lifestyle. While the region is primarily agricultural, it is located within close proximity to the expanding residential and commercial hubs of Wyong and Tuggerah.
The local lifestyle is defined by tranquility and natural surroundings, with limited commercial amenities within the locality itself. Residents rely on nearby Wyong for essential services, retail, and rail transport links to Sydney and Newcastle. The area is home to the historic Wyong Creek Public School, a long-standing educational facility that has served the community since the late 19th century. Historically, the valley was developed for timber harvesting and small-scale agriculture, particularly dairying and citrus farming. Today, the heritage of the region is preserved through several century-old homesteads and the enduring rural character of the creek valley, which remains a focal point for local conservation and lifestyle interests.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 476 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.