Nelsons Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Nelsons Plains
Nelsons Plains is a rural locality situated in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, within the Port Stephens Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2324. Geographically defined largely by low-lying floodplains adjacent to the Hunter River system, the area is predominantly characterized by agricultural land use, including cattle grazing and crop cultivation. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, contributing to a quiet, agrarian demographic profile.
Local life in Nelsons Plains revolves around its rural setting, with residents relying primarily on nearby larger centers such as Raymond Terrace and Maitland for commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Infrastructure within the locality is limited mostly to rural residential properties, local farming enterprises, and secondary roadways connecting the area to the broader Hunter Valley and Port Stephens networks. Recreational activities are typically centered on the natural environment and community ties within the wider LGA.
The history of the area is closely tied to European settlement and agricultural expansion in the Hunter Valley during the early 19th century. Originally inhabited by the Worimi people, the land was surveyed and granted to free settlers and emancipists for farming, taking advantage of the fertile alluvial soils created by the Hunter River. Remnants of its agricultural past, including historical homesteads and rural infrastructure, contribute to the heritage landscape of the broader Port Stephens region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 326 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.