Belrose crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
179 recorded in this period, compared with 206 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Belrose
Belrose is a residential and commercial suburb located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, approximately 19 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, within the Northern Beaches Council local government area (postcode 2085). Geographically situated on a plateau overlooking Garigal National Park to the west and varying bushland corridors to the east, the suburb features a mix of low-density residential housing, bushland reserves, and commercial precincts. Demographically, it is predominantly inhabited by families, characterising a stable residential population with a strong focus on community and outdoor recreation.
Local life and amenities in Belrose are anchored by several commercial hubs, including Glenrose Village Shopping Centre, which provides retail, dining, and professional services to residents. The suburb is well-served by educational infrastructure, featuring local public primary and secondary schools such as Belrose Public School and Covenant Christian School, alongside various sporting ovals, parks, and tennis facilities. Public transport primarily consists of bus services connecting residents to the Sydney CBD, Chatswood, and neighboring Northern Beaches suburbs via major arterial roads like Forest Way.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Guringai people before European settlement. The name "Belrose" is derived from a combination of two native plants found abundantly in the region: the Bellflower and the Rose. Urban development accelerated significantly in the mid-to-late 20th century, transforming the former semi-rural, bush-dominated landscape into the structured suburban community seen today, while retaining strong natural boundaries with the surrounding national parks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 42 | 70 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 12 |
| Steal from retail store | 22 | 19 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 21 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,726 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.