Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)
Boat Harbour is a coastal residential locality in the Port Stephens local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the 2316 postcode. Geographically situated on the Tomaree Peninsula, it is characterized by rugged rocky headlands, native coastal bushland, and a small, sheltered sandy beach. Demographically, the area functions primarily as a low-density residential and holiday destination, experiencing a quiet village atmosphere alongside seasonal influxes of tourists and retirees drawn to the coastal environment.
Local life in Boat Harbour centers heavily on marine recreation, including swimming, snorkelling, fishing, and whale watching from coastal vantage points. Due to its intimate village size, the locality has limited commercial amenities, relying instead on neighboring suburbs such as Anna Bay and Nelson Bay for comprehensive shopping, professional services, and educational facilities. A prominent feature of the community is its coastal parklands and the rugged shoreline that defines the local landscape.
Historically, the broader Port Stephens region holds rich Indigenous heritage, traditionally inhabited by the Worimi people, who utilized the abundant coastal and marine resources of the peninsula. European utilization of the area historically centered around maritime activities, fishing, and later the preservation of its natural coastal environment. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Boat Harbour transitioned from an isolated fishing spot into a sought-after residential and holiday enclave while retaining much of its natural topography.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
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.