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Crime rate in Gillieston Heights, NSW, Australia, 2321

Suburb in Maitland

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,796 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.80 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 215 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.83 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 68 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 47 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.18 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.80 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.12% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
46.51% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gillieston Heights crime trends

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Gillieston Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Gillieston Heights:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    47

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    39

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 35 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    35

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gillieston Heights

    1 in 71

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 71

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Gillieston Heights

    1 in 102

    In 2025 in Gillieston Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 102

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gillieston Heights rank in crime?

Gillieston Heights suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Gillieston Heights a safe suburb?

Gillieston Heights suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Gillieston Heights?

The top crime types in Gillieston Heights are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Gillieston Heights?

47 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Gillieston Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Gillieston Heights?

Crime in Gillieston Heights has increased by 15.59% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Gillieston Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gillieston Heights in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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