Forest Glen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Forest Glen
Forest Glen is a semi-rural suburb located in the Northern Districts of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Hornsby Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2157. Characterized by its undulating topography, dense native bushland, and expanses of open green space, the locality maintains a low-density population. Due to its natural environment and geographical isolation from major commercial hubs, it functions primarily as a quiet residential and green wedge area, reflecting the broader rural-urban fringe characteristics of Sydney’s outer northern suburbs.
The lifestyle in Forest Glen is predominantly rural-residential, with properties typically featuring large acreage, native gardens, and detached housing. While the locality itself contains minimal commercial infrastructure, residents rely on neighboring suburbs such as Dural, Galston, and Hornsby for retail, secondary education, and essential services. The area is traversed by transit routes connecting the rural localities to the Hornsby and Castle Hill centers, and it is valued for its peaceful ambiance, privacy, and proximity to regional national parks and nature reserves.
Historically, the lands surrounding Forest Glen were inhabited by the Darug people prior to European settlement. Following British colonization, the region's development was tied to timber-getting, agriculture, and orcharding, taking advantage of the fertile pockets and timber resources of the Hornsby plateau. Over the latter half of the 20th century, much of the surrounding primary agricultural land transitioned into low-density acreage estates and rural-residential properties, preserving much of the natural bushland canopy while integrating into the expanding metropolitan footprint of Greater Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 71 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.