Stockton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
320 recorded in this period, compared with 335 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Stockton
Stockton (postcode 2295) is a coastal suburb situated on a peninsula at the northern entrance to Newcastle Harbour, serving as the only residential area in the City of Newcastle located north of the Hunter River. Accessible via the Stockton Ferry from the Newcastle CBD or by road through the suburb of Fern Bay, the locality features extensive oceanfront beaches and a landscape dominated by sand dunes and parkland. It functions as a distinct residential community with a mix of permanent inhabitants, retirees, and families, maintaining a lower population density compared to the inner-city suburbs of Newcastle.
Local life is defined by its maritime setting, with amenities centered along Mitchell Street, the suburb's primary thoroughfare. The area provides essential services, local retail outlets, and various recreational facilities, including the Stockton Surf Life Saving Club and a public swimming pool. Historically, Stockton was significant as a site for early European timber-getting and maritime industries, and it served as a key transit point for the coal trade and ferry transport. Today, the suburb preserves elements of its industrial heritage while functioning primarily as a residential coastal enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 19 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 34 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 25 | 21 |
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 41 |
| Other theft | 23 | 16 |
| Steal from dwelling | 22 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 21 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 14 |
| Fraud | 21 | 23 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 19 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 11 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 16 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 16 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 1 |
| Arson | 5 | 4 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,046 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.