Gosford
Recorded offences, July 2025 – June 2026. 9.7% fewer recorded offences than the 12 months before.
- Last 12 months
- 3,496
- July 2025 – June 2026
- Prior 12 months
- 3,872
- −9.7%
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 717.4
- ABS 2021 Census 4,873
Gosford recorded 3,496 offences during July 2025 – June 2026. Recorded offences were 9.7% lower than the previous 12 months. This represents 717.4 recorded offences per 1,000 residents, using the ABS 2021 Census usual-resident population of 4,873. Recorded offences are not a measure of individual risk; visitor numbers, reporting practices and local activity affect comparisons. The 2021 population is a fixed historical denominator, not a current population estimate.
Five-year monthly trend
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avg 329/mo
Dashed green line marks the average over displayed months. The orange dot is the latest month.
What was recorded
Offence categories, last 12 months.
- Other2,483 · 71.0%
- Theft330 · 9.4%
- Assault209 · 6.0%
- Drug offences207 · 5.9%
- Property damage150 · 4.3%
- Break-ins
Compared with nearby suburbs
| suburbs | Distance | Last 12 mo | Per 1,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosfordshown area2250 · Central Coast (NSW) | — | 3,496 | 717.4 | |
| North Gosford2250 · Central Coast (NSW) | 1.3 km | 284 | 71.2 | |
| West Gosford2250 · Central Coast (NSW) | 1.7 km | 483 | 301.5 |
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