Cordeaux Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
59 recorded in this period, compared with 68 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cordeaux Heights
Cordeaux Heights is a residential suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, positioned approximately 7 kilometres southwest of Wollongong's central business district within the City of Wollongong local government area (postcode 2526). Situated on the lower eastern slopes of the Illawarra escarpment, the suburb is characterised by elevated terrain that offers extensive views over the coastal plain and the Pacific Ocean. Demographically, it is primarily a family-oriented residential area, accommodating a stable population that largely commutes to Wollongong, Sydney, and surrounding employment hubs for work.
Local life in Cordeaux Heights is centered around suburban residential living, supported by local convenience retail, parks, and community infrastructure. The suburb features neighbourhood shopping facilities containing a supermarket, specialty stores, and medical services, while educational needs are met by local primary schools and proximity to secondary and tertiary institutions in neighbouring suburbs. Recreational spaces, including neighbourhood parks and sporting reserves, integrate into the residential layout, taking advantage of the area's natural topography and proximity to the greater Illawarra escarpment environment.
Historically, the land encompassing Cordeaux Heights and its surrounding region transitioned from traditional Indigenous custodianship to European agricultural settlement in the 19th century, initially focusing on timber-getting, dairy farming, and orcharding. The modern residential suburb was progressively developed in the latter half of the 20th century as Wollongong expanded outward to accommodate population growth. The suburb derives its name from its geographical proximity to Lake Cordeaux and the Cordeaux River, key components of the region's historical water supply infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 10 |
| Fraud | 8 | 10 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,460 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.