Bald Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bald Hills
Bald Hills is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, within the 2549 postcode region. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and native bushland typical of the NSW South Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage holders, farmers, and residents engaged in primary production or seeking a regional lifestyle.
Local life and amenities in Bald Hills are centered around rural pursuits, with residents relying primarily on nearby larger towns, such as Bega, for commercial services, healthcare, education, and retail. The local economy is largely agrarian, supporting activities such as livestock grazing and horticulture. The area offers a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle with scenic views and access to the broader recreational and natural attractions of the Sapphire Coast region.
Historically, the region's development was tied to the expansion of European settlement in the Bega Valley during the 19th century, focusing on agriculture, dairy farming, and timber getting. While Bald Hills lacks major commercial historic sites, the cultural heritage of the area is closely linked to the traditional custodianship of the Yuin Nation, as well as the pioneering pastoral history that shaped the broader Bega Valley Local Government Area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 321 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.