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Crime rate in Fennell Bay, NSW, Australia, 2283

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,780 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.72 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 88 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 22 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
12.36 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
85.54% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
61.53% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fennell Bay crime trends

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Fennell Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Fennell Bay:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 15 reported cases of Theft.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fennell Bay

    1 in 81

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 81

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fennell Bay

    1 in 54

    In 2024 in Fennell Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Fennell Bay rank in crime?

Fennell Bay suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fennell Bay a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Fennell Bay?

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

What is the most reported crime in Fennell Bay?

16 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Fennell Bay in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fennell Bay?

Crime in Fennell Bay has increased by 49.15% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fennell Bay in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fennell Bay in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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