5Port Stephens
Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 22,475 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 1 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 250 | 312.2 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 854 | 1,066.6 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 13 | 16.2 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 1,589 | 1,984.5 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 287 | 358.4 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 500 | 624.5 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 250 |
| Violence | 854 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,589 |
| Drugs | 287 |
| Damage and public order | 500 |
Questions about crime in Port Stephens
- Is Port Stephens safe?
- Port Stephens: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Port Stephens?
- Port Stephens: Weighted crime: 22,475 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Port Stephens?
- Recorded homicides in Port Stephens (12 months to June 2026): 1.
Other places nearby
- Newcastle 3/10
- Maitland 4/10
- Lake Macquarie 6/10
- Dungog 9/10
- Cessnock 3/10
- Mid-Coast 4/10
- Central Coast 5/10
- Singleton 6/10
