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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 81 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 45.51 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 27 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.55 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.73% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.36% 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 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 12 reported cases of Theft.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

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

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fennell Bay

    1 in 105

    In 2025 in Fennell 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

  • Fennell Bay

    1 in 66

    In 2025 in Fennell Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • 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 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, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Fennell Bay?

15 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Fennell Bay in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Fennell Bay?

Crime in Fennell Bay has decreased by 7.95% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Fennell Bay in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fennell 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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