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Crime rate in Nelson Bay (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2315

Suburb in Port Stephens

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,141 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 15.66 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 751 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 122.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 92 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 272 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.98 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
86.52% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.98% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Nelson Bay (NSW) crime trends

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Nelson Bay (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Nelson Bay (NSW):


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 146 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    146

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 130 reported cases of Property damage.

    130

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 111 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    111

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 104 reported cases of Theft.

    104

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 62 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    62

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 38 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    38

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 34 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 25 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    25

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nelson Bay (NSW)

    1 in 67

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • 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

  • Nelson Bay (NSW)

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in Nelson Bay (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nelson Bay (NSW) rank in crime?

Nelson Bay (NSW) suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Nelson Bay (NSW) a safe suburb?

Nelson Bay (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Nelson Bay (NSW)?

The top crime types in Nelson Bay (NSW) are Miscellaneous offences, Property damage, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Nelson Bay (NSW)?

146 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Nelson Bay (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Nelson Bay (NSW)?

Crime in Nelson Bay (NSW) has increased by 18.08% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Nelson Bay (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Nelson Bay (NSW) 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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