Crime and safety analysis based on 105 blocks and 5,710 residents. SEIFA score 970 (average)
Total crime rate 43,514 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 47. Property crime: 1 in 22.
Is Gosford safe? No. Crime is severe at 43,514 per 100,000 people, with violent crime at 2,136 per 100,000 and substantial drug offences creating compound concern. Crime varies only 13 times across blocks, meaning danger is persistent throughout the suburb. No neighbourhood offers genuine escape from crime risk.
The highest-crime streets are Donnison Street, Faunce Street, Mann Street, Watt Street, Georgiana Terrace, and Erina Street. These areas average 10,574 offences per 100,000 in commercial blocks. Violent crime reaches 1,645 per 100,000, property crime 3,821 per 100,000, and drugs 2,117 per 100,000. This is a central precinct with persistent and serious crime. The CBD concentration of violent crime is concerning.
The safest streets are St George Street, John Whiteway Drive, Doughan Place, Beane Street, and Henry Parry Drive. These areas average 3,226 offences per 100,000 in residential blocks. Violent crime is 497 per 100,000, property crime 1,137 per 100,000, and drugs 776 per 100,000. Even the safest streets remain high-crime by absolute standards. There is no safe neighbourhood in Gosford.
The 13x variation is small, indicating consistently high crime throughout Gosford. No neighbourhood offers genuine safety here. The suburb's baseline crime creates risk regardless of location choice.
Gosford has 5,710 residents, SEIFA of 970, and weekly income of $1,420. Public housing is 2.8%, welfare dependency is 13.3%, and 56% rent. This is a precarious community with high rental turnover, limited owner-occupation, and unstable residency. The high rental percentage reflects transience.
For buyers, Gosford carries substantial crime risk regardless of location. Even the safest streets have four times the violent crime of wealthy suburbs. The 13x crime variation means nowhere in Gosford offers reliable safety. Violent crime affects all residents. Consider other areas entirely if safety is a priority. Gosford's crime profile is incompatible with family life.
| Category | Gosford | NSW Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,136 | 800 |
| Property crime | 4,522 | 3,500 |
| Drug offences | 3,051 | 600 |
| Public order | 1,330 | 800 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Gosford |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 2.8% |
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| Welfare dependent | 13.3% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 970 |
| Median household income | $1,420/wk |
Source: ABS Census 2021.
Some high-crime suburbs grow faster than their quiet neighbours. Others do not. The difference depends on what is driving the crime. We studied 14,000 suburbs to find out which side Gosford falls on.
The full Gosford report includes block-level growth forecasts, the streets where crime is costing owners money, and the streets where it is not.
Which Streets in Gosford Are Affected?