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Crime rate in Chittaway Bay, NSW, Australia, 2261

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,987 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.12 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 72 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 17 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.77% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
44.06% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Chittaway Bay crime trends

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Chittaway Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Chittaway Bay:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    12

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Chittaway Bay

    1 in 105

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • 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

  • Chittaway Bay

    1 in 117

    In 2025 in Chittaway Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 117

  • 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 Chittaway Bay rank in crime?

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

Is Chittaway Bay a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Chittaway Bay?

The top crime types in Chittaway Bay are Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Chittaway Bay?

14 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Chittaway Bay in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Chittaway Bay?

Crime in Chittaway Bay has increased by 12.5% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Chittaway Bay in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Chittaway 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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