Galston crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
59 recorded in this period, compared with 88 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Galston
Galston is a semi-rural suburb located approximately 36 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Hornsby Shire. Spanning the 2159 postcode, the locality is characterised by a mix of sprawling residential properties, acreage, and remnant native bushland typical of Sydney’s northern outskirts. Demographically, Galston is home to a population of several thousand residents, attracting families and retirees seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of metropolitan commercial centres.
Local life in Galston centres around its small village hub along Galston Road, which features local supermarkets, specialty shops, cafes, and essential community services. The area supports a strong community spirit, bolstered by local parks, sporting facilities, and the annual Galston Valley Arts Festival and local agricultural shows. Educational needs are met by a selection of local public and private schools, while surrounding commercial agriculture includes nurseries, orchards, and small-scale farming operations that reflect the area's rural heritage.
Originally inhabited by the Darug people, European settlement in the Galston area began in the early 19th century, with the land initially used for timber-getting and later transformed into productive orchards and farming estates. Originally known as Upper Dural, the locality was officially renamed Galston in the late 1800s. Today, the suburb preserves aspects of its rural past through a number of heritage-listed sites and historic homesteads, contrasting with modern residential developments that have emerged alongside the expansion of the greater Sydney metropolitan region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 8 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 4 |
| Other theft | 5 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 12 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,195 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.