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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,046 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.30 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 119 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.41 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 34 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 28 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.40 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
41% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fern Bay crime trends

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Fern Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Fern Bay:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 20 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Fern Bay there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fern Bay

    1 in 119

    In 2025 in Fern Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 119

  • 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

  • Fern Bay

    1 in 145

    In 2025 in Fern Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 145

  • 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 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, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fern Bay?

20 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Fern Bay in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Fern Bay?

Crime in Fern Bay has increased by 6.25% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Fern Bay in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Fern 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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