Berowra Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
81 recorded in this period, compared with 67 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berowra Heights
Berowra Heights is a predominantly residential suburb located approximately 40 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Hornsby Shire. Situated on a ridge bounded by the rugged valleys of the Berowra Valley National Park, the locality shares its postcode (2082) with neighbouring Berowra. Demographically, the suburb is characterised by a family-oriented population, featuring a high proportion of detached residential housing surrounded by native bushland.
Local life in Berowra Heights is centered around community-focused amenities, including local shopping strips, parks, and sports facilities. The suburb is serviced by educational and recreational infrastructure that caters to families, while nearby Berowra railway station provides commuter rail links south to Sydney and north to the Central Coast via the Main Northern line. The surrounding national park offers extensive bushwalking trails, notably sections of the Great North Walk, supporting an active outdoor lifestyle for residents.
The history of the area is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Guringai people, who inhabited the region prior to European settlement. The name "Berowra" is derived from an Aboriginal word generally believed to mean a place of many shells or winds. European presence expanded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, initially driven by timber-cutting, orcharding, and the eventual arrival of the Main Northern railway line, which transformed the ridge tops from isolated bushland into established residential communities.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 14 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,286 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.