Swan Bay Crime Index

51

(100 is safest)

Safer than 51% of most Australia suburbs

Swan Bay Crime Map

Swan Bay (Port Stephens) crime map

Swan Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Swan Bay (Port Stephens)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 29, up 263% from 8 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Swan Bay is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of NSW suburbs are safer than Swan Bay and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Swan Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Swan Bay: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Swan Bay’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 51% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 77% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Swan Bay. Therefore, Swan Bay’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Swan Bay comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 38 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Swan Bay’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Swan Bay.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Swan Bay crime statistics shows that there are 1597 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Swan Bay are 1 in 62.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Swan Bay, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 103, equivalent to a rate of 958 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Swan Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51597
Property and deception offences3958
Drug offences1319
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences185751
Other offences2639
Total299265

Swan Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 62

In Swan Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Swan Bay (Port Stephens) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Swan Bay vs NSW

Swan Bay population: 313

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864958770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910639501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2639
Non-domestic violence related assault1319

Swan Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 103

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Swan Bay (Port Stephens) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Swan Bay vs NSW, Australia

Swan Bay population: 313

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800286392204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson1376031946
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1319
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Swan Bay (Port Stephens) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Swan 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 possession13403231941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Swan Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Swan Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Swan Bay (Port Stephens) vs NSW

Swan Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Swan Bay in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Swan 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 Swan 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 Swan Bay is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Swan Bay?

The overall crime rate in Swan Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9265 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 Swan Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Swan Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 9265. This means it’s 23% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Swan Bay has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Swan Bay safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Swan 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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault02
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment02
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud01
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions115
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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