Bobs Farm crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
48 recorded in this period, compared with 39 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bobs Farm
Bobs Farm is a rural and semi-rural locality situated in the Port Stephens local government area of New South Wales, within the 2316 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned along Nelson Bay Road, acting as a gateway between Williamtown and the coastal hubs of the Tomaree Peninsula. The area is characterized by flat, coastal terrain interspersed with agricultural lands, wetlands, and native bushland. Demographically, Bobs Farm has a small resident population typical of a rural-residential fringe, with many residents commuting to nearby employment centers such as Raymond Terrace, Newcastle, or the tourism-focused coastal towns of Port Stephens.
Local life in Bobs Farm is defined by its quiet, rural atmosphere and open spaces. The economy and land use are traditionally tied to agriculture, horticulture, and boutique farming enterprises, including local olive groves, sod production, and roadside produce stalls. While the locality itself has limited commercial infrastructure, its residents rely on neighboring towns like Anna Bay and Nelson Bay for primary amenities, schooling, and retail services. The area's proximity to the Stockton Bight sand dunes and the wider Port Stephens waterways also draws visitors passing through on Nelson Bay Road.
Historically, the locality's name is derived from early European settlers and landholders in the region, though much of its early history remains closely tied to the broader development of the Port Stephens pastoral and agricultural industries. Originally utilized for timber-getting and extensive farming, the area gradually transitioned into smaller specialized agricultural holdings. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Bobs Farm experienced selective rural-residential subdivision, balancing its historical primary production roots with its modern function as a transit corridor and low-density residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Other offences | 5 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 662 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.