Waterview Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
58 recorded in this period, compared with 57 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Waterview Heights
Waterview Heights is a rural-residential locality situated in the Clarence Valley of northern New South Wales, approximately 10 kilometres southwest of the regional city of Grafton. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain and proximity to the Clarence River floodplain, providing a scenic, semi-rural setting. As of the 2021 Census, the locality supports a modest population primarily composed of families and retirees who commute to nearby Grafton for employment, services, and education.
The community is largely residential, with amenities focused on low-density living and acreage properties. Residents rely on the infrastructure of Grafton for major retail, healthcare, and secondary schooling, though the locality itself maintains a quiet, neighbourhood atmosphere. Historically, the region was developed as part of the broader Clarence Valley agricultural expansion, with much of the land transitioning over time from traditional farming plots to rural lifestyle blocks. The area remains a functional part of the Clarence Valley Council region, reflecting the developmental patterns typical of Northern Rivers hinterland communities.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,364 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.