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Crime rate in Bateau Bay, NSW, Australia, 2261

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,516 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.94 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 813 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 64.96 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 162 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 312 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.46% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bateau Bay crime trends

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Bateau Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Bateau Bay:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 172 reported cases of Theft.

    172

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 126 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    126

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 99 reported cases of Property damage.

    99

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 97 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    97

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 93 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    93

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 64 reported cases of Deception.

    64

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 29 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 25 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bateau Bay

    1 in 77

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bateau Bay

    1 in 40

    In 2025 in Bateau Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bateau Bay rank in crime?

Bateau Bay suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bateau Bay a safe suburb?

Bateau Bay suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Bateau Bay?

The top crime types in Bateau Bay are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Bateau Bay?

172 Theft cases were reported in Bateau Bay in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bateau Bay?

Crime in Bateau Bay has decreased by 14.6% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bateau Bay in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Bateau Bay in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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