Baulkham Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
685 recorded in this period, compared with 678 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Baulkham Hills
Baulkham Hills is a major residential suburb located approximately 30 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, within the postcode 2153. It serves as the administrative seat of the local government area of The Hills Shire. Geographically characterised by rolling hills and established residential pockets, the suburb has a diverse, family-oriented demographic. According to national census data, it features a multicultural population with a high proportion of families with children, alongside a growing community of older residents.
Local life in Baulkham Hills is centered around community amenities, education, and commerce. The suburb is supported by several local shopping precincts, most notably the Stockland Baulkham Hills shopping centre, as well as proximity to the major retail hub of Castle Towers in neighbouring Castle Hill. It features numerous parks, sports reserves, and bushland corridors—such as the Parramatta River catchment areas—along with a range of public and private schools, making it a prominent hub for residential living in Sydney's North West.
The area's European history dates back to the late 18th century following British settlement, with the district initially known for agriculture and orcharding. It was officially named Baulkham Hills by early settler Andrew McDougall, who named it after his birthplace in the United Kingdom. Over the latter half of the 20th century, the locality transitioned rapidly from a rural and semi-rural farming district into a modern suburban community as part of Sydney's expanding outer-metropolitan growth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 105 | 151 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 82 | 81 |
| Malicious damage to property | 76 | 64 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 71 | 47 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 44 | 28 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 37 | 31 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 32 | 28 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 27 | 40 |
| Sexual assault | 25 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 23 | 27 |
| Other theft | 18 | 15 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 15 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 25 |
| Steal from retail store | 14 | 9 |
| Trespass | 13 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 12 |
| Other offences | 10 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 37,415 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.