Cherrybrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
236 recorded in this period, compared with 235 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cherrybrook
Cherrybrook is a suburban locality situated 28 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Hornsby Shire (postcode 2126). Spanning an area characterised by undulating topography and remnant bushland, the suburb functions primarily as a residential area. According to 2021 census data, Cherrybrook has a population of approximately 19,000 residents, featuring a high proportion of families and a diverse multicultural community.
Local life and amenities in Cherrybrook are centered around community-oriented facilities, including the Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre and the Greenway hub, which provide retail and recreational services. The suburb is well-serviced by educational institutions, including several public primary schools and the prominent Cherrybrook Technology High School. Public transport is facilitated by bus services connecting residents to the Sydney Metro and the Main Northern railway line, while major roadways such as the Pennant Hills Road provide regional access.
Historically, the area was heavily timbered and largely undeveloped until the mid-20th century, serving initially as a rural outpost for orchardists and farming. Urban development accelerated rapidly in the late 1970s and 1980s as Sydney's outer northern suburbs expanded to accommodate housing demand. The transformation from rural acreage to a planned residential suburb preserved pockets of natural bushland while establishing the modern infrastructure defining the area today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 76 | 74 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 23 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 20 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 24 |
| Other theft | 11 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 3 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 7 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences | 3 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 19,082 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.