Beecroft crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
152 recorded in this period, compared with 125 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Beecroft
Beecroft is a suburban locality situated in northern Sydney, within the Hornsby Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2119. Geographically characterised by undulating terrain and a prominent urban canopy, the area maintains a predominantly residential character defined by detached housing and leafy streetscapes. Demographically, the population largely consists of families and professionals, reflecting the suburb's reputation as an established, quiet residential enclave with high levels of home ownership.
Local life in Beecroft centres around its historic commercial village located near the railway station, which features a selection of specialty shops, cafes, and essential services. The suburb is well-connected by public transport, sitting on the T9 Northern Line of the Sydney Trains network, which provides direct access to the CBD and major commercial hubs. Educational needs are served by several local public and private schools, while recreational amenities include numerous parks, bushland reserves, and community sporting facilities.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Darug people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality was named after the family of William Beecroft, a prominent figure in local history, with development accelerating following the opening of the railway line in the late 1880s. Beecroft retains a strong sense of heritage, highlighted by numerous Victorian and Federation-era homes, as well as heritage-listed civic buildings that are actively protected by local planning controls.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 17 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 13 | 14 |
| Fraud | 12 | 27 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 6 |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 | 3 |
| Trespass | 5 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,291 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.