Shellharbour City Centre crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
415 recorded in this period, compared with 435 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Shellharbour City Centre
Shellharbour City Centre is a major urban locality situated within the City of Shellharbour local government area in New South Wales (postcode 2529). Located approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney, it serves as the administrative and commercial hub of the region. The area is characterized by contemporary suburban residential development and a centralized business district. According to recent census data, the locality supports a diverse, growing population, reflecting the broader urbanization trends of the Illawarra region.
The locality functions as a primary destination for retail and community services, anchored by major shopping complexes and government facilities. It is well-connected to surrounding suburbs through an integrated road network and provides access to essential amenities, including health services, public parks, and educational institutions. While its primary role is functional and commercial, the area is situated in close proximity to the coastal landscapes and natural geography that define the wider Shellharbour region.
Historically, the development of Shellharbour City Centre represents a deliberate transition from the region's agricultural and rural past to a modern administrative core. While the broader Shellharbour area features sites of significant indigenous and colonial heritage—particularly along its coastline—the City Centre itself is a product of late 20th and early 21st-century urban planning. Its establishment as a designated city centre was designed to centralize municipal governance and foster regional economic growth, marking a shift toward the dense, service-oriented infrastructure that characterizes the locality today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 178 | 195 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 33 | 24 |
| Fraud | 32 | 23 |
| Other theft | 32 | 38 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 14 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 26 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 10 | 4 |
| Trespass | 9 | 21 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 7 |
| Other offences | 8 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 19 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 6 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 14 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 457 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.