Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
19 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)
Hillsborough is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area in New South Wales, holding the postcode 2290. Situated approximately 15 kilometres southwest of the Newcastle central business district, the locality is characterised by an elevated topography that offers views toward surrounding bushland and the greater Lake Macquarie region. Demographically, Hillsborough functions primarily as a quiet, established suburban area with a population consisting largely of families and working professionals who commute to nearby commercial hubs.
Local life in Hillsborough is defined by its residential focus, featuring predominantly detached housing set among leafy, suburban streets. While the suburb itself has limited commercial and retail infrastructure, it relies on neighbouring suburbs such as Charlestown and Cardiff for major shopping centres, supermarkets, healthcare services, and secondary education. Open green spaces, parks, and proximity to the broader natural assets of Lake Macquarie provide residents with access to outdoor recreation, including bushwalking and water activities.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land for the Awabakal people. Following European colonisation in the 19th century, the broader Lake Macquarie region developed largely around the coal mining, timber, and transport industries that shaped the Hunter Valley. Hillsborough itself evolved later as suburban expansion pushed outward from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's older lakeside settlements, transforming former bushland and industrial transit corridors into the modern residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 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.