Gordon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
261 recorded in this period, compared with 319 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gordon
Gordon is an upper North Shore suburb located approximately 14 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Ku-ring-gai (Postcode: 2072). Characterized by leafy, established residential streetscapes featuring substantial detached houses and contemporary medium-density developments, the locality is home to a population that typically reflects high levels of professional employment and families. The area is topographically undulating, typical of the broader Ku-ring-gai region, and is well-connected via the North Shore railway line on the T9 Northern Line, alongside major arterial roads such as the Pacific Highway.
Local life in Gordon centers around its commercial strip situated near the railway station along the Pacific Highway and St Johns Avenue. This precinct provides a range of retail outlets, supermarkets, professional services, and dining options catering to the local community. The suburb features several parks, recreational reserves, and sporting facilities, and is serviced by a selection of prominent public and private educational institutions located within the wider Ku-ring-gai area.
Originally inhabited by the Guringai Aboriginal people, the area was settled by Europeans in the early 19th century and initially developed as a timber-getting settlement known as Lane Cove. It was later renamed in honour of Sir Gordon D. Bremer or, more commonly cited, British general Charles George Gordon. The arrival of the railway in the late 19th century stimulated suburban growth and residential subdivision. Gordon retains a significant collection of heritage-listed architecture, including Victorian and Federation-era residences, churches, and civic buildings, reflecting its long history as one of Sydney’s established suburban rail-stops.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 44 | 63 |
| Breach bail conditions | 35 | 31 |
| Malicious damage to property | 23 | 22 |
| Fraud | 17 | 27 |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 14 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 29 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 14 |
| Steal from retail store | 10 | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 | 12 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 3 |
| Trespass | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,795 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.