Bilambil Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
72 recorded in this period, compared with 71 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bilambil Heights
Bilambil Heights is a residential locality situated in the Tweed Shire of northern New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2486. Occupying an elevated coastal ridge, the area is characterized by steep topography and sweeping panoramic views that overlook the Tweed River valley, the Pacific Ocean, and surrounding agricultural land. Due to its scenic vantage points and proximity to the coast, the population consists largely of families and retirees seeking a suburban lifestyle within a semi-rural setting.
The community functions primarily as a residential dormitory suburb with limited commercial infrastructure, relying on nearby Tweed Heads and Coolangatta for major retail, employment, and professional services. Local amenities within Bilambil Heights include a neighborhood convenience store, local parks, and the Bilambil Sports Club, which serves as a central hub for community recreation and local sporting events. Education is supported by local primary schooling options, while secondary students typically commute to neighboring towns.
Historically, the broader Bilambil area transitioned from dense native vegetation to agricultural production, with early European settlement focused on timber harvesting, dairy farming, and banana cultivation. Over the latter half of the twentieth century, the ridge lines of Bilambil Heights experienced a gradual shift from farming acreage to low-density residential subdivision, capitalising on the demand for elevated coastal views while retaining aspects of the region's rural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 10 |
| Fraud | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 5 |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,491 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.