Eraring crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eraring
Eraring is a locality situated in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area within the Hunter region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2264. Located approximately 35 kilometres southwest of Newcastle, the area occupies a peninsular setting on the western shores of Lake Macquarie. Demographically, Eraring has a small resident population, as a significant portion of its land is designated for industrial use rather than residential settlement.
Local life and amenities in Eraring are defined by its industrial footprint, hosting the Eraring Power Station. Due to its industrial orientation, the locality contains minimal commercial infrastructure, relying instead on neighbouring suburbs such as Wangi Wangi and Morisset for everyday retail, healthcare, and educational services. Transport connectivity is provided via the nearby Sydney-Newcastle rail line and the Newcastle Link Road/M1 Pacific Motorway corridor.
Historically, the area was inhabited by the Awabakal people. The locality's modern development was catalysed in the late 20th century with the construction of the Eraring Power Station, which commenced operations in the early 1980s. In recent years, Eraring has remained a focal point of public and economic discourse regarding energy transition, as the facility moves toward future decommissioning and transformation into a renewable energy hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 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.