Buttaba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
54 recorded in this period, compared with 44 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Buttaba
Buttaba is a residential suburb located on the eastern shore of Kilaben Bay, an arm of Lake Macquarie in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area and the 2283 postcode. Characterized by its lakeside setting, the locality features a mix of suburban housing surrounded by native bushland and waterfront reserves. Buttaba is a small, predominantly residential community that houses a few hundred residents, largely consisting of families and retirees seeking a quiet lakeside lifestyle.
Local life in Buttaba is defined by its proximity to Lake Macquarie, which facilitates recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and kayaking. While the suburb itself is primarily residential and lacks a major commercial centre, residents rely on neighboring localities such as Toronto and Wangi Wangi for essential services, retail shopping, schools, and healthcare facilities. Road access to the suburb is primarily facilitated via Wangi Road, connecting the community to the broader Lake Macquarie and Newcastle regions.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Awabakal people, who utilized the rich marine and forest resources of the Lake Macquarie basin. The locality's name is derived from an Aboriginal word, reflecting the region's Indigenous heritage. European presence in the wider area grew through nineteenth-century timber-getting, coal-mining, and agricultural pursuits, eventually leading to the gradual subdivision and suburban development of the lakeside pockets during the twentieth century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,204 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.