Hill Top (Wingecarribee) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
89 recorded in this period, compared with 107 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hill Top (Wingecarribee)
Hill Top is a semi-rural locality situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2575. Located approximately 120 kilometres southwest of Sydney, the area is characterised by elevated terrain, dense native bushland, and a cooler climate typical of the region. Demographically, Hill Top functions primarily as a quiet residential village, experiencing steady growth as a commuter settlement for people working in Sydney, Wollongong, and surrounding regional hubs.
Local life in Hill Top revolves around a tight-knit community atmosphere supported by essential village amenities, including a local public school, a general store, and community recreational spaces such as local parks and sports ovals. The surrounding natural environment offers residents access to outdoor activities, including bushwalking and wildlife observation, with proximity to the Morton National Park. More extensive commercial, medical, and educational services are accessed in nearby larger towns such as Mittagong and Bowral.
Historically, the development of Hill Top was closely tied to the expansion of the Main Southern railway line in the late 19th century. The locality served as a railway siding and a construction camp before gradually evolving into a forestry and residential settlement. While few historic commercial buildings remain, the area retains a distinct heritage character linked to its origins as a high-altitude transport link across the Great Dividing Range.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 7 |
| Arson | 4 | 6 |
| Fraud | 4 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 4 |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
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.