Ku-ring-gai Chase crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
28 recorded in this period, compared with 22 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ku-ring-gai Chase
Ku-ring-gai Chase is a predominantly natural locality situated primarily within the Northern Beaches local government area of New South Wales. Defined largely by the protected expanse of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, the area is characterized by rugged sandstone terrain, extensive eucalyptus forests, and numerous waterways, including Cowan Creek and Pittwater. Due to its status as a national park and conservation area, the permanent resident population is extremely sparse, with residential development limited to adjacent fringes.
As a locality defined by its protected natural environment, Ku-ring-gai Chase functions primarily as a major recreational destination rather than a residential suburb. Amenities within the locality are centered around outdoor recreation, featuring numerous bushwalking tracks, picnic areas, and boat ramps. Visitors and the small local population access broader commercial, educational, and municipal services in neighboring suburbs such as Terrey Hills, Dural, and various Northern Beaches communities.
The area holds profound cultural and historical significance, containing a high concentration of Aboriginal heritage sites, including rock art, engravings, and middens left by the Guringai people. Following European settlement, the region's timber-getting and maritime history gradually gave way to conservation efforts. In 1894, Ku-ring-gai Chase was gazetted as a public park to protect its native flora, fauna, and Indigenous heritage, eventually becoming one of Australia's earliest established national parks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 19 | 9 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10 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.