Basin View crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
42 recorded in this period, compared with 54 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Basin View
Basin View is a residential suburb located in the City of Shoalhaven local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2540. Situated approximately 22 kilometres north-east of Nowra, the locality occupies an elevated peninsula bounded by the picturesque waters of St Georges Basin to the south and shell-grit beaches along the coastline. Demographically, the population largely comprises retirees and families, reflecting a quiet, suburban community drawn to the area's natural environment and coastal accessibility.
Local life in Basin View is centered around recreation, water sports, and community-oriented living. The suburb features local parks, boat ramps, and reserves that facilitate fishing, boating, and swimming in St Georges Basin. While Basin View maintains a primarily residential and tranquil character, daily commercial needs are supported by local convenience stores, with more extensive retail, educational, and medical services available in the nearby town of Sanctuary Point and the major commercial hub of Nowra.
The history of Basin View is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Yuin people, who inhabited the wider Shoalhaven region for millennia prior to European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the area initially developed slowly, transitioning from rural and timber-getting activities into a popular holiday destination and residential locality during the latter half of the 20th century. Today, Basin View preserves its historical connection to the surrounding waterway while functioning as a modern residential community within the Shoalhaven region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 5 |
| Fraud | 6 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,583 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.