Gillieston Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
247 recorded in this period, compared with 175 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights is a residential suburb located in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Maitland local government area (postcode 2321). Situated approximately 5 kilometres south of Maitland’s central business district and roughly 35 kilometres northwest of Newcastle, the locality functions primarily as a commuter suburb. Over recent decades, the area has experienced significant population growth through the development of several new residential subdivisions, transforming it from a semi-rural settlement into a larger, family-oriented community.
Local life and amenities in Gillieston Heights are centered around its growing residential population. The suburb features local convenience shopping, including a neighborhood retail hub, while offering broader commercial, educational, and medical services via its proximity to Maitland and the wider Hunter Valley region. Educational needs for younger residents are supported by local facilities such as Gillieston Public School. Public parks and recreational spaces within the suburb cater to families, while transport connections via the New England Highway and local bus routes link the area to Maitland and Newcastle.
Historically, the broader Maitland area is defined by its coal-mining heritage and rich agricultural past, and Gillieston Heights shares in this regional background. The land was historically utilised for farming and resource extraction before post-war suburban expansion and modern housing estates reshaped the landscape. While few major heritage structures remain within the suburb itself, its proximity to historic Maitland places it within a region recognized for its nineteenth-century architecture and coal-mining history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 55 | 24 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 50 | 28 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 15 |
| Fraud | 14 | 15 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 2 |
| Other theft | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences | 3 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,796 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.