Castle Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,438 recorded in this period, compared with 1,623 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Castle Hill
Castle Hill is a major suburb located 30 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, within the postcode 2154 and primarily governed by The Hills Shire Council (with a small portion extending into the City of Parramatta). Characterized by rolling topography and established residential neighborhoods, the area accommodates a large, diverse population that includes many families and professionals. Over recent decades, the demographic profile has evolved with higher-density housing developments, particularly surrounding the transport corridors.
The local lifestyle is centered around commercial and recreational amenities, anchored by Castle Towers, one of the largest shopping centres in Australia, as well as the adjacent commercial precinct. Public transport accessibility was significantly enhanced with the opening of the Sydney Metro Northwest in 2019, providing rapid rail connections to Chatswood and Sydney's CBD via stations such as Castle Hill and Showground. The suburb also features numerous parks, sporting facilities, and community spaces, including the Hills Showground.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century, with Governor Philip Gidley King establishing a government farm there in 1801, initially worked by convict laborers. The locality is historically significant as the site of the Castle Hill convict rebellion in 1804, often referred to as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, which was the largest uprising of convicts in Australian history. Historic sites such as the Eric Mobbs Memorial Park and heritage-listed buildings remain within the modern urban landscape, reflecting its transition from a rural agricultural settlement into a thriving metropolitan hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 248 | 271 |
| Breach bail conditions | 210 | 248 |
| Fraud | 138 | 148 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 98 | 109 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 80 | 135 |
| Malicious damage to property | 73 | 98 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 67 | 47 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 61 | 65 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 49 | 48 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 42 | 30 |
| Other theft | 42 | 60 |
| Steal from dwelling | 39 | 33 |
| Sexual assault | 30 | 38 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 25 | 24 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 23 | 15 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 22 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 23 | 21 |
| Trespass | 23 | 24 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 40,874 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.