Bilgola Plateau crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
39 recorded in this period, compared with 29 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bilgola Plateau
Bilgola Plateau is a residential suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, positioned approximately 34 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district within the 2107 postcode area. Occupying an elevated sandstone ridge, the locality is bounded by Bilgola Beach and Newport to the east, Avalon Beach to the north, and Pittwater to the west. Demographically, the suburb is primarily residential, characterised by detached housing integrated into the surrounding bushland and steep topography, which offers extensive views over the Pacific Ocean and Pittwater.
Local life in Bilgola Plateau is largely quiet and community-focused, relying on its immediate surrounds for daily amenities. A small local shopping strip on Bilgola Plateau features essential retail outlets, a primary school, and cafes, while more extensive commercial, dining, and recreational services are accessible in the adjacent suburbs of Avalon Beach and Newport. The area is connected to neighbouring coastal and waterside hubs via major arterial roads such as Barrenjoey Road, supporting a commuter-based lifestyle with access to local beaches, Pittwater waterways, and bushwalking reserves.
The area's history is tied to the broader development of the Pittwater peninsula, transitioning from Indigenous custodianship to timber-getting and agricultural use in the 19th century. Residential subdivision of the plateau accelerated in the mid-20th century as improved road infrastructure made the scenic, steeply sloped land accessible for suburban expansion. The suburb derives its name from "Bilgola," a local Aboriginal word generally believed to mean "swirling waters" or a similar reference to the nearby beach and lagoon system.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 0 |
| Trespass | 5 | 6 |
| Fraud | 4 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,650 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.