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

Suburb in Port Stephens

Crime Rank: 22/100

(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 665 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 108.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 89 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 174 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
84.56% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
73.41% 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):


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 121 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    121

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 113 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    113

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 91 reported cases of Theft.

    91

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 68 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    68

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 56 reported cases of Property damage.

    56

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 54 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    54

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Deception.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    22

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nelson Bay (NSW)

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

  • Nelson Bay (NSW)

    1 in 35

    In 2025 in Nelson Bay (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 Nelson Bay (NSW) rank in crime?

Nelson Bay (NSW) suburb is ranked 22/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Miscellaneous offences, Theft.

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

121 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Nelson Bay (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Nelson Bay (NSW)?

Crime in Nelson Bay (NSW) has increased by 22.24% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Nelson Bay (NSW) in 2025?

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