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Crime rate in Callala Bay, NSW, Australia, 2540

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,234 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.65 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 74 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 33.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 33 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.77 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
72.05% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.65% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Callala Bay crime trends

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Callala Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Callala Bay:


  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Callala Bay there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Callala Bay

    1 in 131

    In 2025 in Callala Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • 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

  • Callala Bay

    1 in 68

    In 2025 in Callala Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 68

  • 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 Callala Bay rank in crime?

Callala Bay suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Callala Bay a safe suburb?

Callala Bay suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Callala Bay?

The top crime types in Callala Bay are Property damage, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Callala Bay?

16 Property damage cases were reported in Callala Bay in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Callala Bay?

Crime in Callala Bay has increased by 34.55% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Callala Bay in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Callala 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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