Crime & Safety Overview
Safety: People
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Safety: Property
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Overall Safety
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Shoal Bay is generally considered an unsafe suburb compared to other suburbs in Nelson Bay. Crime rates are above the Greater Nelson Bay average, with Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have decreased by 12.82%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 46.57%.
As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.
Violent Crime
Greater Nelson Bay Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Nelson Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 964.8 | 519.4 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 397.3 | 167.3 |
| Assault | 2,270.1 | 902.8 |
| Sexual Assault | 227 | 240.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 3.5 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0|
| Total | 3,859.2 | 1,833.5 |
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Property Crime
Greater Nelson Bay Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Nelson Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | 1,418.8 | 1,568.7 |
| Property Damage | 794.6 | 592.6 |
| Arson | 0 | 13.9 |
| Total | 2,213.4 | 2,175.2 |
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Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
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Property Crime Ranked:
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