Allambie Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
101 recorded in this period, compared with 92 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Allambie Heights
Allambie Heights is a residential suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, approximately 17 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, within the postcode 2100 and the Northern Beaches Council local government area. Situated on an elevated ridge, the locality offers panoramic views overlooking Manly Dam, the surrounding bushland, and parts of the coastal basin. Demographically, it is characterised primarily by established families, professional households, and a mix of detached residential housing alongside low-rise medium-density developments.
Local life in Allambie Heights centres around a compact commercial strip on Allambie Road, which provides essential retail services, cafes, and local amenities for residents. The suburb is well-integrated with natural recreational spaces, featuring direct access to the Manly Warringah Memorial Park (Manly Dam Reserve), which is popular for bushwalking, mountain biking, and water-based activities. Educational and community facilities include local public schooling and sports ovals, while public transport links connect residents to major commercial hubs such as Manly, Brookvale, and Chatswood.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Guringai people, who utilised the rich bushland and watercourses of the surrounding valleys. The name "Allambie" is derived from an Aboriginal word generally interpreted to mean "peaceful place" or "sit down, rest awhile." Originally dominated by native forest and rural endeavours such as market gardening and poultry farming during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the suburb underwent significant urban subdivision and residential development in the post-World War II era to accommodate Sydney's expanding population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 7 |
| Fraud | 9 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,317 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.