Hornsby Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
104 recorded in this period, compared with 95 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hornsby Heights
Hornsby Heights is a predominantly residential suburb located 26 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Hornsby Shire (Postcode 2077). Geographically, the locality occupies a ridge-top position bordered to the north, east, and west by steep sandstone valleys and national parks, including the Berowra Valley National Park. Demographically, it is characterised by low-density housing, predominantly consisting of detached single-family dwellings, and maintains a family-oriented population that reflects the broader upper North Shore socioeconomic profile.
Local life and amenities in Hornsby Heights are centred around a small commercial strip on Montview Parade, which provides basic retail and dining options for residents. The suburb is well-serviced by educational and recreational facilities, including local public schools, numerous parks, and Montview Oval, which serves as a primary hub for community sports. Public transport is primarily facilitated by bus services connecting residents to the major commercial and rail interchange at nearby Hornsby.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darug people before European settlement in the late 18th and 19th centuries. The locality developed slowly due to its rugged terrain, initially supporting timber-getting and orcharding industries. Significant residential subdivision and urban expansion occurred primarily in the post-World War II era, transforming the isolated bushland settlement into the established suburban community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 20 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 1 |
| Fraud | 7 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,354 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.