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

Suburb in Port Stephens

Crime Rank: 20/100

(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 544 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 88.58 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 96 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 114 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
61.56% 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 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 132 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    132

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 92 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    92

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 83 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    83

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Theft.

    64

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 41 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 40 reported cases of Property damage.

    40

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nelson Bay (NSW)

    1 in 64

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 64

  • 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

  • Nelson Bay (NSW)

    1 in 54

    In 2024 in Nelson Bay (NSW) 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 Nelson Bay (NSW) rank in crime?

Nelson Bay (NSW) suburb is ranked 20/100 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, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

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

132 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Nelson Bay (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Nelson Bay (NSW)?

Crime in Nelson Bay (NSW) has decreased by 27.56% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Nelson Bay (NSW) in 2024?

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