Bolwarra Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
77 recorded in this period, compared with 72 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bolwarra Heights
Bolwarra Heights is a predominantly residential suburb located in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Maitland local government area (Postcode 2320). Situated approximately 4 kilometres north of Maitland's central business district, the locality occupies an elevated position overlooking the Hunter River floodplain. Characterized by rolling hills and semi-rural transitional zones, Bolwarra Heights has experienced substantial suburban expansion, making it one of the major residential hubs in the greater Maitland area.
Local life in Bolwarra Heights is centered around family-oriented residential living, supported by a range of community infrastructure. The suburb features local parks, recreational spaces, and neighbourhood shopping facilities that meet everyday needs, while the adjacent commercial centers of Maitland and Rutherford provide comprehensive retail, healthcare, and professional services. Education options include local primary schooling, with secondary and tertiary institutions accessible within the broader Maitland municipality.
Historically, the broader Bolwarra area originated as agricultural land utilized for farming and grazing following European settlement in the early 19th century. The land was gradually subdivided over the 20th century to accommodate Maitland's population growth, transitioning from rural holdings into the contemporary residential suburb. While few overt heritage structures remain within the heights itself, the locality sits within a historically significant region shaped by early Hunter Valley exploration, river transport, and coal mining industries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 16 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 8 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,436 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.