Arcadia crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Arcadia
Arcadia is a semi-rural suburb located on the northern outskirts of Sydney, in the Hornsby Shire local government area with the postcode 2159. Situated approximately 40 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by steep topography, densely wooded gullies, and cleared valley floors adjacent to Berowra Creek. Demographically, Arcadia is a low-density residential area with a small population, predominantly consisting of families and older residents who are attracted to the area's rural-residential lifestyle and natural bushland setting.
Local life in Arcadia is defined by its agricultural roots, rural amenity, and natural environment. The economy and local land use feature a mix of small-scale agriculture, including orchards, nurseries, and hobby farms, alongside acreage properties. Due to its rural nature, commercial amenities within the suburb are minimal, with residents relying on neighbouring localities such as Galston and Dural for primary retail, education, and professional services. The area offers various outdoor recreational opportunities, with proximity to national parks and waterways facilitating bushwalking, boating, and local community events centered around rural halls and showgrounds.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, when the district was initially developed for timber-getting before transitioning to agriculture and fruit growing. Historically, Arcadia was part of a broader region known for its citrus orchards and stone fruit production, which supplied the Sydney markets. The heritage of the locality is preserved through remnants of early rural infrastructure, historic homesteads, and its retained landscape character, reflecting the gradual evolution of Sydney’s outer northern fringes from isolated farming communities into protected greenbelt acreage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,475 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.