Bielsdown Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bielsdown Hills
Bielsdown Hills is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Bellingen Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2453. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, elevated terrain, and dense native bushland typical of the hinterland west of the coastal strip. Due to its rugged landscape and expansive rural holdings, the locality supports a very small, dispersed population, with most residents residing on large acreage properties or working within the region's broader agricultural and forestry sectors.
Owing to its remote and predominantly agricultural character, Bielsdown Hills contains few local commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby service centres such as Dorrigo and Bellingen for retail, healthcare, and educational needs. The local lifestyle is defined by privacy, primary production, and outdoor recreation, benefiting from proximity to national parks and nature reserves that feature scenic lookouts, walking trails, and diverse regional flora and fauna.
Historically, the region developed alongside the broader settlement of the Dorrigo Plateau, initially driven by the timber-felling industry that exploited the dense subtropical rainforests of the Great Dividing Range. Following the clearing of the land in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the area transitioned primarily toward cattle grazing and sustainable land management. Today, the heritage of Bielsdown Hills is closely tied to the pioneering history of the Bellingen hinterland and the preservation of its surrounding natural environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 104 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.