Taylors Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
40 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Taylors Beach
Taylors Beach is a coastal locality situated within the Port Stephens Local Government Area in New South Wales (postcode 2316). Geographically, it is positioned along the northern shoreline of Port Stephens, characterized by its proximity to expansive wetlands, mangrove forests, and estuarine environments. The area is sparsely populated and primarily defined by its low-density residential footprint and rural-coastal setting, serving as a quiet buffer between the larger urban centers of the region and the surrounding natural bushland.
The local lifestyle is centered on outdoor recreation and maritime activities, with residents benefiting from direct access to the waterway for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the locality lacks major commercial infrastructure or high-density services, it relies on nearby townships such as Lemon Tree Passage for essential amenities, schooling, and retail facilities. The history of the area is closely linked to the traditional custodianship of the Worimi people, followed by European settlement that focused on timber-getting and small-scale agriculture. Today, Taylors Beach is recognized for its ecological significance and its role in maintaining the environmental character of the Port Stephens estuary.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 7 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 130 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.