Mount Pleasant crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
46 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a residential suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Wollongong local government area and the 2519 postcode. Perched on the eastern slopes of the Illawarra escarpment, the locality offers elevated views over the coastal plain and the Tasman Sea. Due to its steep topography and semi-rural boundary settings, the suburb maintains a low-density residential profile characterized by a quiet, natural environment adjacent to native bushland.
Local life in Mount Pleasant is primarily residential, with daily commercial and retail services accessed in nearby suburbs such as Fairy Meadow and the Wollongong central business district. The area is defined by its natural surroundings, featuring proximity to escarpment walking tracks, conservation areas, and parks. Public transport connectivity is provided via regional bus networks linking the escarpment suburbs to Wollongong's coastal rail line and commercial hubs.
Historically, the broader region's development was tied to the 19th-century expansion of coal mining and related transport infrastructure along the Illawarra escarpment. Mount Pleasant derives its name from early colonial settlement patterns and agricultural land use before transitioning into a residential area. While few heavy industrial relics remain within the immediate suburb, the locality retains a strong connection to the coal-mining heritage that shaped the early economy of the greater Wollongong area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,397 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.