Cardiff Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
35 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cardiff Heights
Cardiff Heights is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area within the Hunter Region of New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2285. Situated approximately 13 kilometres west-southwest of the Newcastle central business district, the locality is characterised by elevated topography that affords views toward surrounding suburbs and nearby natural features. Demographically, it is a well-established community comprising predominantly families and retirees living in detached suburban housing, reflecting broader regional population patterns.
Local life in Cardiff Heights is primarily residential, supported by nearby commercial and retail centres in adjacent suburbs such as Cardiff and Glendale, which provide supermarkets, specialty stores, and essential services. The suburb contains local parks and green spaces that offer recreational opportunities for residents, while public transport links, including local bus routes, connect the area to the wider Lake Macquarie and Newcastle regions. Educational and community facilities are easily accessible within the immediate district.
Historically, the development of Cardiff Heights, like much of the surrounding Lake Macquarie area, was closely tied to the expansion of the coal mining industry and the growth of the Main Northern railway line during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally bushland utilized for timber and resource extraction, the area gradually transformed through post-war suburban subdivision into the residential neighbourhood seen today, retaining historical links to the broader industrial heritage of the Hunter Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,384 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.