Raymond Terrace crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,157 recorded in this period, compared with 1,987 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Raymond Terrace
Raymond Terrace is a riverside town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, serving as the administrative centre of the Port Stephens Council. Situated at the confluence of the Hunter and Williams Rivers, the locality encompasses a mix of residential, commercial, and semi-rural areas. As of the 2021 Census, the suburb maintains a diverse demographic profile, housing a population that benefits from its strategic position approximately 25 kilometres north of Newcastle, providing a balance between regional lifestyle and proximity to a major metropolitan centre.
The town serves as a key service hub, featuring the Raymond Terrace Central shopping precinct, various government offices, and extensive sporting facilities, including the Riverside Park complex. Education and healthcare services are well-represented, with several primary and secondary schools serving the local and surrounding rural communities. The area is defined by its strong connection to the river, which facilitates recreational boating and fishing, while the wider locality includes infrastructure supporting both light industry and residential development.
Established as a town in 1837, Raymond Terrace possesses a rich colonial history, with many early 19th-century buildings still extant. Its early significance was tied to its role as a river port and transport link between Newcastle and the northern districts. Today, the town preserves its heritage through a number of historically significant sites and civic structures, reflecting its evolution from a vital colonial river settlement into a contemporary regional centre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 436 | 315 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 230 | 232 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 176 | 166 |
| Malicious damage to property | 163 | 169 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 132 | 124 |
| Steal from retail store | 115 | 92 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 98 | 89 |
| Fraud | 81 | 87 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 73 | 47 |
| Sexual assault | 61 | 50 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 47 | 43 |
| Steal from dwelling | 47 | 33 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 40 | 78 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 40 | 41 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 39 | 23 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 38 | 31 |
| Other offences | 37 | 39 |
| Other theft | 35 | 33 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,453 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.