Bellbird Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
70 recorded in this period, compared with 41 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bellbird Heights
Bellbird Heights is a residential locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area (postcode 2325). Positioned immediately northwest of Cessnock, the suburb is characterised by an elevated topography that offers sweeping views over the surrounding coalfields and the Hunter Valley. According to the 2021 Australian census, Bellbird Heights supports a population of approximately 1,600 residents, accommodated largely by low-density detached housing.
As a predominantly residential suburb, Bellbird Heights functions primarily as a dormitory community for nearby commercial and industrial hubs, including Cessnock and the broader mining and viticultural sectors of the Hunter. While the locality itself features limited commercial amenities, its proximity to Cessnock ensures ready access to comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare services. Local recreation is supported by neighbourhood parks and green spaces, with the broader region providing extensive access to Hunter Valley wine tourism and natural reserves.
The history of Bellbird Heights is closely intertwined with the development of the South Maitland coalfields and the adjacent township of Bellbird. Originally established to support the expanding mining operations of the early 20th century, the area evolved from bushland into a residential settlement as colliery workforces grew. While the active coal mining operations that defined the region's economy have largely concluded, the heritage of the mining era remains a fundamental component of the cultural landscape and identity of Bellbird Heights and the wider Cessnock LGA.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 805 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.