Anna Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
151 recorded in this period, compared with 177 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Anna Bay
Anna Bay is a coastal locality situated in the Port Stephens local government area of New South Wales, within the 2316 postcode. Geographically, it is characterized by its coastal positioning adjacent to the Tasman Sea and its proximity to the southern edge of the Worimi Conservation Lands, which feature the prominent Stockton Bight sand dunes. The area functions primarily as a residential and tourism-oriented community, experiencing steady population growth typical of the coastal Hunter Region.
Local life in Anna Bay is centered around coastal recreation, tourism, and relaxed residential living. The locality provides essential local amenities, including convenience shopping, dining options, and accommodation facilities catering to visitors. Its landscape makes it a regional hub for outdoor activities such as four-wheel driving, sandboarding, camel rides on the dunes, and whale watching, while also serving as a gateway to the broader Port Stephens marine environment.
Historically, the area is part of the traditional lands of the Worimi people, who have deep cultural and historical connections to the coastal environment and the shifting sand dunes of Stockton Bight. European settlement in the wider Port Stephens region initially focused on timber-getting, agriculture, and maritime industries. Over the 20th and 21st centuries, Anna Bay transitioned from a quiet rural and fishing outpost into a distinct residential community and a recognized destination for domestic tourism.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 21 |
| Fraud | 19 | 18 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 21 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 12 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 9 |
| Other offences | 9 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 17 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,221 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.