Berowra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
197 recorded in this period, compared with 137 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berowra
Berowra is a suburban locality situated on the Upper North Shore and in the Northern Districts of Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately 40 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district. Falling within the local government area of Hornsby Shire and designated by the postcode 2081, the area is characterised by its rugged topography, bordered extensively by the bushland and steep sandstone gullies of the Marramarra National Park and Berowra Valley National Park. Demographically, it is primarily a residential area populated largely by families, accommodating a stable community that values a semi-rural, bushland lifestyle combined with suburban accessibility.
Local life in Berowra centres around community-oriented amenities, including local shopping villages located near the railway station that provide essential retail and services. The locality is well-connected to the broader Sydney metropolitan area via the Pacific Motorway and the Main Northern railway line, offering frequent rail services on the T1 North Shore & Western Line. Educational and recreational needs are met by local primary schools, parks, sporting ovals, and numerous bushwalking trails that leverage the surrounding natural environment.
Historically, the area derived its name from an Aboriginal word, likely meaning "place of many shells" or referencing the local winds, and was traditionally inhabited by the Guringai people. European settlement began in the 19th century, initially driven by the timber-getting industry before the arrival of the railway in the late 1880s spurred residential and agricultural development. The heritage of the area is reflected in several historic buildings, remnants of early transport routes, and a strong conservation ethos aimed at protecting the surrounding bushland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 48 | 32 |
| Malicious damage to property | 36 | 19 |
| Fraud | 29 | 23 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 0 |
| Other theft | 5 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Other offences | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,762 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.