Tingira Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
68 recorded in this period, compared with 54 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tingira Heights
Tingira Heights is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, situated approximately 15 kilometres southwest of the Newcastle central business district. Positioned within the 2290 postcode, the locality is defined by its elevated, hilly topography, which offers views over the surrounding region. The demographic profile is primarily comprised of families and long-term residents who favor the area for its quiet, suburban environment and proximity to the urban hubs of both Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.
Local life in Tingira Heights is characterized by its peaceful residential character, with much of the suburb’s amenities provided by the neighboring commercial centers of Mount Hutton and Warners Bay. While the suburb itself is predominantly residential, it features local parks and green spaces that integrate with the natural bushland of the region. Transportation is facilitated by local road networks that connect residents to major arterial routes, ensuring access to essential services, schools, and retail outlets located in the broader Lake Macquarie local government area.
Historically, the development of Tingira Heights occurred in the latter half of the 20th century as part of the broader suburban expansion of the Hunter Region. The area’s heritage is rooted in the post-war housing boom, reflecting the transition of the region from rural and industrial landscapes into integrated residential communities. While it lacks significant pre-colonial or industrial landmarks within its immediate boundaries, the suburb remains a representative example of the suburban planning and residential growth that transformed the Lake Macquarie hinterland during the late 1900s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 5 |
| Fraud | 4 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,043 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.