Swan Bay (Port Stephens) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
23 recorded in this period, compared with 35 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Swan Bay (Port Stephens)
Swan Bay is a semi-rural locality situated on the northern shores of the Port Stephens estuary in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. It falls within the Port Stephens Council local government area and shares the 2324 postcode with surrounding areas such as Karuah and Limeburners Creek. The landscape is characterized by its proximity to the water, featuring a mix of low-lying coastal vegetation, rolling hills, and established residential pockets. The demographic profile is predominantly residential, defined by a quiet, lifestyle-oriented population that benefits from the region's natural environment and relative seclusion.
Local life in Swan Bay is focused on outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and wildlife observation along the bay’s foreshore. Due to its rural character, the locality lacks significant commercial infrastructure, with residents typically accessing primary services, schools, and retail amenities in the nearby township of Karuah or the broader Port Stephens urban centers. Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Worimi people, who maintained a deep connection to the coastal resources of the estuary. Following European settlement, the region transitioned through phases of timber harvesting and maritime activity before evolving into the residential and recreational landscape observed today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 10 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
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.