Nelson Bay Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 28% of most Australia suburbs

Nelson Bay Crime Map

Nelson Bay crime map

Nelson Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Nelson Bay.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Nelson Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 640, up 2% from 627 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Nelson Bay is in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning 81% of NSW suburbs are safer than Nelson Bay and 19% of suburbs are more dangerous than Nelson Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (3 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 36% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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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 is ranked safer than 28% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Nelson Bay crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 81% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Nelson Bay. As a result, Nelson Bay has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Nelson Bay, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 17 (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 suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Nelson Bay is 2128 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 46. 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 29. This is equal to a rate of 3322 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.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Nelson Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1302128
Property and deception offences2033322
Drug offences58949
Public order and security offences29475
Justice procedures offences1171915
Other offences1031686
Total64010475

Nelson Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 46

In Nelson Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Nelson Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Nelson Bay vs NSW

Nelson Bay population: 6110

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault74628641211770
Sexual offences2114650344179
Robbery217603322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3140910507501
Other offences against the person218833323

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Nelson Bay crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault9147
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12196
Domestic violence related assault32524
Non-domestic violence related assault40655

Nelson Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Nelson Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Nelson Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Nelson Bay vs NSW, Australia

Nelson Bay population: 6110

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft12918002821112204
Burglary/Break and Enter1624967262306
Arson437606546
Malicious damage to property5449136884602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Nelson Bay crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7115
Steal from motor vehicle27442
Steal from retail store11180
Break and enter dwelling12196
Break and enter non-dwelling465

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Nelson Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Nelson Bay vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession473403276941667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293827705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences658419872

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Nelson Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1417321229212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1514664245179.54

Nelson Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Nelson Bay vs NSW

Nelson Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Nelson Bay in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Nelson Bay 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?

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 is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Nelson Bay?

The overall crime rate in Nelson Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10475 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 a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Nelson Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 10475. This means it’s 19% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Nelson Bay has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Nelson Bay safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Nelson Bay

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police52
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4332
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2240
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault159
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences922
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4012
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4431
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft97
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1227
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1111
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods811
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2621
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4022
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4530
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1212
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1314
Property and deception offencesArsonArson14
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5154
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3226
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines519
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences66
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass55
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent54
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences815
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences48
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences6593
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2816
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions7492
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear73
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer56
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney