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Crime rate in Fern Bay, NSW, Australia, 2295

Suburb in Port Stephens

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,046

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    8.30 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    95

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    23.48

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    25

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    29

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.18

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.17

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    70.44%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    41.38%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 16 cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 14 cases of Deception.

    14

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 12 cases of Theft.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 11 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 10 cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 9 cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 8 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 5 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fern Bay there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fern Bay

    1 in 162

    In 2023 in Fern Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 162

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fern Bay

    1 in 140

    In 2023 in Fern Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 140

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fern Bay rank in crime?

Fern Bay suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fern Bay a safe suburb?

Fern Bay suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fern Bay?

The top crime types in Fern Bay are Assault and related offences, Deception, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Fern Bay?

16 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Fern Bay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fern Bay?

Crime in Fern Bay has decreased by 25.2% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fern Bay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fern Bay in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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