Forestville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
152 recorded in this period, compared with 156 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Forestville
Forestville is a suburb on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, located 12 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district within the postcode 2087 and the Northern Beaches Council local government area. Geographically bounded largely by Garigal National Park to the west and north, the suburb is characterised by a hilly terrain interspersed with native bushland and suburban residential pockets. Demographically, Forestville is predominantly a residential area featuring detached single-family dwellings, populated by families and established households.
Local life in Forestville is centered around its commercial hub situated along Warringah Road, which includes a shopping village containing supermarkets, specialty stores, and essential services. The suburb is well-serviced by educational and recreational facilities, featuring local public and private schools, sports ovals, tennis courts, and numerous walking tracks leading into the surrounding national park. Public transport primarily consists of bus services providing connections to the Sydney CBD, Chatswood, and major Northern Beaches hubs.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Gamaragal people before European settlement. The suburb derived its name from its location amidst dense native forest and the establishment of a government forest camp in the 19th century. Urban development accelerated significantly following the post-World War II housing boom and the opening of the Roseville Bridge across Middle Harbour in 1966, which improved access to Sydney's upper north shore and accelerated residential subdivision throughout the mid-20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 18 | 32 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 18 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Trespass | 3 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,659 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.