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

Suburb in Port Stephens

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,815

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.02 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    223

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    122.87

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    53

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

  • Property Crimes
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    64

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.20

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    35.26

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    94.2%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    78.94%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 49 cases of Assault and related offences.

    49

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 42 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    42

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 25 cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 20 cases of Theft.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 15 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 15 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 11 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 9 cases of Deception.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 8 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 6 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Arson

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

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 2 cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Robbery

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

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shoal Bay (NSW)

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 34

  • 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

  • Shoal Bay (NSW)

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Shoal Bay (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 Shoal Bay (NSW) rank in crime?

Shoal Bay (NSW) suburb is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Shoal Bay (NSW) a safe suburb?

Shoal Bay (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Shoal Bay (NSW) are Assault and related offences, Miscellaneous offences, Property damage.

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

49 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Shoal Bay (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Shoal Bay (NSW)?

Crime in Shoal Bay (NSW) has increased by 9.31% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shoal 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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