Warners Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
488 recorded in this period, compared with 442 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warners Bay
Warners Bay is a lakeside suburb located within the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, positioned approximately 15 kilometres southwest of the Newcastle central business district. Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie, the suburb is characterized by its hilly topography and extensive water frontage. The area maintains a population of several thousand residents, who are served by the postcode 2282 and fall under the primary jurisdiction of the Lake Macquarie City Council.
The suburb functions as a major commercial and lifestyle hub for the eastern side of the lake. The Esplanade serves as the primary focal point, featuring a continuous waterfront pathway utilized for cycling and walking, alongside a concentrated retail precinct that includes supermarkets, professional services, and numerous cafés and restaurants. Recreational amenities are bolstered by proximity to the lake, which supports various water-based activities such as boating and fishing.
Historically, the area was named after Jonathan Warner, a retired military officer who was granted 2,560 acres of land in the region in 1829. Initially developing as a rural and timber-getting district, the locality experienced significant residential and commercial expansion throughout the mid-to-late 20th century as the broader Lake Macquarie region urbanized. Today, Warners Bay retains a suburban character, balancing its historical roots as a colonial land grant with its modern identity as a developed residential and retail centre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 59 | 33 |
| Fraud | 49 | 61 |
| Malicious damage to property | 49 | 49 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 46 | 50 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 41 | 37 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 32 | 22 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 30 | 22 |
| Other theft | 23 | 18 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 22 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | 20 |
| Steal from dwelling | 19 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 7 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 13 | 15 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 16 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 11 |
| Other offences | 7 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,237 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.