Jewells crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
98 recorded in this period, compared with 112 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jewells
Jewells is a residential suburb located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area and the 2280 postcode. Situated approximately 15 kilometres south-south-west of the Newcastle central business district, the locality is bounded to the west by Jewells Swamp and borders suburbs such as Belmont North, Redhead, and Kahibah. The area is characterised by a mix of suburban housing and natural bushland, accommodating a population that reflects broader regional demographic trends, with a mix of families and retirees.
Local life and amenities in Jewells are centered around community convenience and recreation. The suburb features the Jewells Town Plaza, which provides essential retail services, supermarkets, and specialty shops for residents. Educational needs are served by local primary schooling, while the broader Lake Macquarie region offers extensive parks, sporting facilities, and coastal access via nearby Redhead Beach. Public transport links connect the suburb to Newcastle and surrounding Lake Macquarie centres.
Historically, the land encompassing Jewells was traditionally part of the Awabakal nation. European settlement and development of the area grew in conjunction with the broader coal mining and timber industries of the Hunter and Lake Macquarie regions during the 19th and 20th centuries. Over subsequent decades, the locality transitioned from semi-rural and industrial-adjacent bushland into the established residential suburb it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 12 |
| Steal from retail store | 14 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,452 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.