Beacon Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
141 recorded in this period, compared with 151 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is an established residential suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, within the postcode 2100 and the Local Government Area of the Northern Beaches Council. Situated approximately 17 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, the suburb occupies an elevated topographical position that provides panoramic views of the surrounding district and coastline. Demographically, it is predominantly characterised by low-density residential housing, accommodating a stable population of families and professionals drawn to its suburban environment and proximity to the region's major commercial and natural hubs.
Local life in Beacon Hill centres around community-oriented residential living, supported by local parks, sporting fields, and neighbourhood shopping strips that cater to daily convenience needs. The suburb features prominent green spaces, including Beverley Job Park, which serves as a hub for local recreation and sporting activities. Education is serviced by local primary schooling options, while broader retail, dining, and professional services are readily accessible in adjacent commercial centres such as Brookvale and Dee Why. Public transport relies primarily on regional bus networks connecting residents to Manly, Warringah Mall, and the Sydney CBD.
Historically, the land comprising Beacon Hill was traditionally inhabited by the Guringai people before European settlement. The suburb derives its name from its high geographical point, which historically functioned as a signalling or beacon site. Urban development accelerated during the mid-20th century as part of the broader post-war expansion of Sydney's Northern Beaches, transforming the area from bushland and market gardens into the established residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 51 | 54 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 14 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,814 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.