Ku-ring-gai LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,089 recorded in this period, compared with 2,293 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
Ku-ring-gai is a local government area located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, characterized by its elevated sandstone ridges and extensive native bushland. It encompasses a diverse range of suburbs, including Gordon, Pymble, Turramurra, and St Ives. The area is home to a highly educated, affluent population, with a demographic profile that frequently reflects high rates of professional employment and a significant proportion of residents from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly those of Chinese and British descent.
The region is defined by its "garden suburb" aesthetic, which prioritizes leafy residential streets and the preservation of expansive natural environments, most notably Garigal and Lane Cove National Parks. Residents have access to a robust network of amenities, including high-performing public and private schools, well-maintained parks, and established retail precincts centered around the North Shore railway line. Ku-ring-gai is historically significant for its development as a premier residential area in the early 20th century, spurred by the expansion of the railway. It retains a strong heritage character, evidenced by its many preserved Federation and Californian Bungalow-style homes, which are protected by strict local planning controls to maintain the area’s distinct architectural identity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 345 | 351 |
| Malicious damage to property | 223 | 215 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 170 | 153 |
| Harassment threatening | 157 | 153 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 141 | 187 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 133 | 134 |
| Sexual Offences | 111 | 118 |
| Steal from retail store | 104 | 88 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 89 | 154 |
| Steal from dwelling | 85 | 89 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 83 | 152 |
| Trespass | 79 | 54 |
| Breach bail conditions | 76 | 72 |
| Breach AVO | 54 | 46 |
| Other theft | 53 | 79 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 34 | 28 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 33 | 29 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 27 | 34 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 58 |
| Liquor offences | 16 | 11 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 15 | 56 |
| Robbery | 12 | 5 |
| Arson | 10 | 13 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 9 |
| Steal from person | 6 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 124,076 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.