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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,815 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.02 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 223 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 122.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 53 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 64 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
29.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
35.26 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
94.2% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
78.94% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Shoal Bay (NSW) crime trends

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Shoal Bay (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Shoal Bay (NSW):


  • Assault and related offences

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

    49

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    42

  • Property damage

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

    25

  • Theft

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

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    15

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    11

  • Deception

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

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    8

  • Drug use and possession

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

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    6

  • Arson

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

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    3

  • Sexual offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

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

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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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