Gables crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
117 recorded in this period, compared with 118 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gables
Gables is a rapidly growing master-planned residential locality situated in North-Western Sydney, within the Local Government Area of The Hills Shire and holding the postcode 2765. Located approximately 42 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the area forms part of the designated Growth Centres Commission precinct of Box Hill. Demographically, the locality is characterised by a rapidly expanding population driven by young families and professionals moving into newly constructed housing developments and master-planned estates.
Local life and amenities in Gables are centered around modern suburban living, supported by ongoing infrastructure development. The area features master-planned residential precincts designed to include community parks, open green spaces, and planned cycleways. Commercial amenities are anchored by the local Gables shopping precinct, which provides essential retail, dining, and service options for residents. Educational needs are met by a growing network of local schools and childcare facilities established to accommodate the expanding population.
Historically, Gables is a relatively new officially gazetted suburb, carved out of the older, rural locality of Box Hill to manage the region's intense urban sprawl. Prior to its transformation into a residential hub, the land was predominantly characterised by rural acreage, agricultural holdings, and semi-rural properties. The area's heritage is largely rooted in the early agricultural development of The Hills district, though the contemporary landscape has been almost entirely reshaped by modern suburban subdivision and construction.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 17 |
| Other theft | 10 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 8 |
| Fraud | 8 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 5 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 7 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,339 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.