Old Erowal Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
61 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 Old Erowal Bay
Old Erowal Bay is a residential locality situated on the south coast of New South Wales within the City of Shoalhaven local government area, carrying the postcode 2540. Bounded by the waters of St Georges Basin to the north, the area is characterized by a mix of coastal bushland and low-density residential housing. Demographically, the population shares characteristics common to the broader Shoalhaven region, featuring a significant proportion of retirees alongside families, with holiday homes also contributing to the local housing stock.
Local life in Old Erowal Bay is quiet and primarily oriented around nature, water-based recreation, and community living. Residents utilize the nearby waters of St Georges Basin for activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. While the locality itself is largely residential with limited commercial infrastructure, it relies on neighboring suburbs like Erowal Bay and Sanctuary Point, as well as the nearby town centre of Vincentia, for daily retail, educational, and medical amenities.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Indigenous peoples of the Jerrinja / Yuin nation, who maintained a strong connection to the surrounding coastal and estuarine environments. European settlement in the wider Shoalhaven region initially focused on timber-getting, agriculture, and fishing before the gradual subdivision of land transformed places like Old Erowal Bay into established residential and holiday settlements during the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 7 |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,080 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.