Tanilba Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
327 recorded in this period, compared with 215 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tanilba Bay
Tanilba Bay is a residential suburb located on the southern shore of the Tilligerry Peninsula in the Port Stephens Council area of New South Wales (postcode 2319). Situated approximately 45 kilometres northeast of Newcastle, the locality is defined by its frontage to the calm waters of Port Stephens. Demographically, the suburb is characterized by a mix of retirees and families, attracting residents who prefer a quiet, coastal lifestyle away from the more urbanised hubs of the Hunter Region.
The area offers essential amenities including a local shopping village, community recreational facilities, and public school infrastructure. The geography is dominated by low-lying coastal land, interspersed with native bushland and waterfront reserves that facilitate fishing, boating, and walking. Development in the suburb is primarily low-density residential, complemented by maintained parklands that capitalise on the area’s proximity to the water.
Historically, the land was home to the Worimi people before European settlement began in the 19th century. Tanilba Bay was formally subdivided in the 1920s, with early development projects, most notably the "Tanilba House" estate, intended to create a luxury township that did not fully materialise as originally planned. Today, Tanilba House remains a significant heritage landmark, serving as one of the oldest residences in the Port Stephens region and reflecting the architectural aspirations of the suburb's early 20th-century founders.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 31 | 34 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 27 | 17 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 17 |
| Breach bail conditions | 21 | 11 |
| Fraud | 21 | 12 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 14 | 1 |
| Trespass | 14 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 6 |
| Other offences | 12 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 10 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 9 | 14 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 7 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 3 |
| Other theft | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 12 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,237 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.