Elanora Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
50 recorded in this period, compared with 52 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Elanora Heights
Elanora Heights is an affluent residential suburb located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, within the postcode 2101 and the Northern Beaches Council local government area. Situated approximately 29 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, the suburb occupies an elevated ridge position between Narrabeen Lagoon and the Upper Pittwater region. According to demographic data, the area is predominantly characterised by low-density housing, comprising detached family homes, and is populated largely by families and established households seeking a suburban environment near the coast.
Local life in Elanora Heights is centred around a small commercial village situated along Elanora Road, which provides essential retail services, cafes, and local amenities to residents. The suburb features several parks, recreational reserves, and educational facilities, including Elanora Heights Public School. Its elevated geography affords panoramic views of the surrounding bushland, Pacific Ocean, and coastal lagoons, while maintaining close proximity to the larger commercial hubs of Mona Vale and Dee Why, as well as nearby beaches.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Guringai people, who utilised the rich coastal and bushland resources of the Northern Beaches peninsula. The name "Elanora" is of Aboriginal origin, widely believed to mean "a home by the sea" or "a tall gum tree." European presence expanded into the ridge lands during the 19th and early 20th centuries, initially associated with timber-getting, agriculture, and orcharding. The post-World War II period saw significant subdivision of the land, transforming Elanora Heights from a rural farming and orchard district into the established residential suburb it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 8 |
| Fraud | 7 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Trespass | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,581 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.