The Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
133 recorded in this period, compared with 112 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About The Hill
The Hill is an elevated inner-city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, situated on a prominent ridge overlooking the city’s central business district and the Pacific Ocean. As part of the Newcastle City Council local government area and sharing the 2300 postcode, it is characterized by its steep topography and commanding coastal views. Demographically, the suburb is primarily residential, attracting a mix of professionals and families drawn to its proximity to the city center, significant heritage value, and direct access to Newcastle’s eastern beaches and parklands.
Local life in The Hill is defined by its quiet, historic streetscapes and walkability to major Newcastle amenities. While the suburb itself is largely residential, it is positioned immediately adjacent to the vibrant dining, retail, and cultural precincts of the Newcastle CBD and Darby Street. Educational and recreational facilities, including local primary schools and the expansive grounds of King Edward Park, serve as key community focal points. The area maintains a distinct residential character, shaped by the preservation of its mid-to-late 19th-century urban grain and architectural integrity.
Historically, The Hill represents one of the oldest settled areas of Newcastle, initially serving as a focal point for the city’s colonial development due to its strategic elevation. The suburb contains a high concentration of heritage-listed architecture, ranging from Victorian and Federation-era residences to significant ecclesiastical and institutional buildings. These structures provide a physical record of Newcastle’s transformation from a penal colony and coal-mining port to a modern metropolitan hub. Much of the suburb is protected under heritage conservation overlays, ensuring the maintenance of its historical aesthetic and structural legacy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 20 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 19 | 23 |
| Steal from dwelling | 18 | 13 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 6 |
| Trespass | 6 | 4 |
| Fraud | 5 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,076 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.