Bella Vista crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
297 recorded in this period, compared with 204 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bella Vista
Bella Vista is an established residential and commercial suburb located approximately 33 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the state of New South Wales, within the Hills Shire local government area (postcode 2153). Geographically, the suburb features a mix of high-density commercial precincts and rolling suburban residential pockets. Demographically, Bella Vista is characterised by a diverse, family-oriented population, with a high proportion of professional workers and families residing in modern detached dwellings, townhouses, and contemporary apartment complexes.
Local life and amenities in Bella Vista are centred around employment hubs, retail precincts, and recreational spaces. The area encompasses the major commercial and business park known as Bella Vista Farm and the surrounding corporate offices, which serve as significant regional employment centres. Residents have access to local shopping villages, extensive parklands, and community facilities. Transport connectivity is a key feature of the locality, serviced by major arterial roads such as the M2 Hills Motorway and the Sydney Metro Northwest railway line, which provides direct rapid transit access to the Sydney CBD and Chatswood.
The history of the area is deeply intertwined with early European agriculture in the region, most notably represented by the historic Bella Vista Farm Park. Originally established as a farm in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the property played a significant role in early Australian agriculture and wool production, and is associated with prominent colonial figures including Elizabeth Farm's John and Elizabeth Macarthur. Today, the preserved historic homestead and outbuildings serve as a heritage landmark, contrasting with the rapid modern urbanisation and high-tech business developments that have transformed the surrounding landscape in recent decades.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 33 | 30 |
| Liquor offences | 33 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 21 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 27 | 23 |
| Other theft | 21 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 17 | 17 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 13 |
| Steal from retail store | 12 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 9 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 16 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 5 |
| Other offences | 6 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 6 | 2 |
| Trespass | 6 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,384 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.