Forest Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
147 recorded in this period, compared with 147 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a residential and semi-rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located approximately 11 kilometres east of the city of Wagga Wagga within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area (postcode 2651). Spanning a relatively flat terrain typical of the Murrumbidgee irrigation area, the suburb functions primarily as a satellite residential community for the wider Wagga Wagga urban area. Demographically, the population largely consists of families and defence personnel, reflecting its close proximity to major regional employment hubs and military installations.
Local life in Forest Hill centres around a small commercial hub that provides essential day-to-day services, including convenience retail, a primary school, and sporting facilities. The locality is heavily influenced by its proximity to RAAF Base Wagga, located immediately adjacent to the settlement, which contributes significantly to the local demographic and economic profile. Residents rely on nearby Wagga Wagga for comprehensive secondary education, major healthcare, and extensive commercial amenities, accessible via the Sturt Highway which runs along the northern edge of the locality.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the expansion of agricultural enterprise in the Riverina and the establishment of federal defence infrastructure during the mid-20th century. The opening of the nearby RAAF base during World War II transformed the surrounding region into an important military training and logistics node, shaping the settlement patterns of Forest Hill. Over subsequent decades, the locality transitioned from a primarily rural outpost into a distinct suburban and residential extension of Wagga Wagga.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 17 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 21 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 11 |
| Fraud | 6 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 7 |
| Trespass | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,081 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.