Adamstown Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
183 recorded in this period, compared with 181 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Adamstown Heights
Adamstown Heights is a residential suburb located in the City of Newcastle local government area in New South Wales, within the 2289 postcode. Situated approximately 8 kilometres southwest of Newcastle's central business district, the suburb is characterised by an elevated topography that offers views toward the Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas. Demographically, it is a well-established community primarily comprising families and professionals residing in detached housing, reflecting the broader urban-suburban mix of the Hunter region.
Local life in Adamstown Heights is largely residential, supported by nearby commercial and recreational amenities. Residents access retail services through adjacent neighbourhood shopping strips, as well as major retail hubs like Westfield Kotara, which is situated just outside the suburb's boundaries. The area features local parks, sporting facilities, and educational institutions, while being well-connected to Newcastle's broader transport network via major arterial roads and public bus services.
The suburb derives its name from the broader locality of Adamstown, which was named after John Adam, a prominent local figure and manager of the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company during the 19th century. Historically, the development of Adamstown Heights followed the expansion of Newcastle as a coal-mining and industrial centre, eventually transitioning into a residential area as the city grew outward during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 12 |
| Fraud | 23 | 25 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 23 | 28 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 5 |
| Steal from retail store | 11 | 20 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,621 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.