Wyong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,430 recorded in this period, compared with 2,385 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wyong
Wyong is a town located on the Central Coast of New South Wales (2259), approximately 90 kilometres north of Sydney. Serving as a major administrative and commercial hub for the northern region of the Central Coast Council local government area, it is situated in a basin near the Wyong River and the western shores of Tuggerah Lake. The area features a mix of urban, residential, and rural land use, with a demographic profile reflecting a diverse community ranging from long-term local families to commuters utilizing the North Coast railway line.
The township offers a variety of amenities, including the Wyong Village and Chapman Street shopping precincts, the Art House theatre, and several public schools and medical facilities. Local life is supported by proximity to regional infrastructure, including the Wyong Hospital and major transport links like the M1 Pacific Motorway. Historically, the area was inhabited by the Darkinjung people before European settlement began in the early 19th century, initially driven by timber cutting and agriculture. The arrival of the railway in 1887 proved transformative, shifting the locality from a rural outpost into a significant regional service centre, a status it maintains through urban development and heritage preservation efforts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 603 | 516 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 530 | 743 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 150 | 156 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 121 | 101 |
| Malicious damage to property | 109 | 112 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 93 | 61 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 68 | 77 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 68 | 42 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 54 | 30 |
| Fraud | 52 | 34 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 43 | 44 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 42 | 26 |
| Other theft | 39 | 34 |
| Steal from retail store | 39 | 53 |
| Other offences | 35 | 31 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 35 | 35 |
| Trespass | 34 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 33 | 20 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,530 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.