Nelson Bay township, NSW Crime Rate and Statistics by Suburb

Nelson Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart illustrates the trend in the number of offences that happened in Nelson Bay over the past 60 months.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1005, down 1% from 1014 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Nelson Bay is in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning 42% of NSW urban areas are safer than Nelson Bay and 58% of urban areas are more dangerous than Nelson Bay.

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Nelson Bay: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Nelson Bay township is ranked safer than 73% of the cities and towns across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Nelson Bay crime rate is below average to all cities and towns in Australia.

In NSW, only about 42% of communities have a lower crime rate than Nelson Bay. As a result, Nelson Bay has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Nelson Bay township, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 25 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Nelson Bay’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Nelson Bay’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Nelson Bay’s crime data and what they reveal about the community’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Nelson Bay is 1483 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Nelson Bay is 1 in 66. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Nelson Bay is 1 in 41. This is equal to a rate of 2376 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Discovering the intricacies of criminal offences in New South Wales and interpreting crime data can be a daunting task. However, fear not! Our NSW crime glossary provides clear and concise definitions of the most common criminal offences, making it easier for you to comprehend the information.

Nelson Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

Nelson Bay Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Nelson Bay vs NSW

Please find below a detailed breakdown of the major crimes against the person, including the number of offences and corresponding Nelson Bay crime rates for the selected offences.

Nelson Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: Nelson Bay vs NSW, Australia

The following are the major property and deception offences, along with Nelson Bay crime statistics for each type of offence.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Nelson Bay vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Nelson Bay vs NSW

Nelson Bay Crimes per Square KM

Nelson Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Nelson Bay township in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Nelson Bay township in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Nelson Bay township?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Nelson Bay township is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Nelson Bay township?

The overall crime rate in Nelson Bay township, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6902 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Nelson Bay township a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Nelson Bay township total crime rate in 2021 was 6902. This means it’s 58% safer than all NSW urban areas. So Nelson Bay township has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Nelson Bay township safe at night?

39% of crimes in Nelson Bay township occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Nelson Bay township at night.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Nelson Bay township?

Shoal Bay is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Nelson Bay township with a rate of 12941 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR’s 2021 data. Yet, Shoal Bay is safer than 15% of NSW suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Nelson Bay township?

Corlette is the safest suburb in Nelson Bay township with a rate of 2285 incidents per 100,000 population as per BOCSAR’s 2021 report. Corlette suburb is safer than 82% of New South Wales suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere, so it’s important to always stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Nelson Bay Crime Rate by Suburb

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons