The Hills LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4,929 recorded in this period, compared with 5,064 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About The Hills
The Hills Shire is a local government area located in the north-western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, covering approximately 400 square kilometres. Geographically, it transitions from dense urban development in the south to expansive semi-rural and agricultural lands in the north. The area is home to a diverse population, with a demographic profile often characterised by high proportions of family households and a significant number of residents born overseas, particularly from East and South Asian backgrounds.
The region is well-serviced by modern infrastructure, including the Sydney Metro Northwest, which has facilitated increased residential and commercial density in hubs such as Castle Hill and Norwest. Residents have access to major retail centres, a wide array of educational institutions, and extensive parklands, including the Cattai National Park and various community reserves. The local economy is bolstered by a strong corporate presence in the Norwest Business Park, alongside a remaining agricultural sector in the rural northern fringes.
Historically, the area was inhabited by the Darug people prior to European colonisation. Early colonial development began in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, initially focused on agriculture and the establishment of orchards, which earned the region a reputation for its extensive citrus groves. Over the 20th century, the shire underwent a transition from a rural hinterland to a rapidly expanding residential municipality. Today, the council maintains several heritage-listed sites and structures that reflect its colonial past, preserving the area's development from an early agrarian settlement to a contemporary suburban landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 607 | 739 |
| Harassment threatening | 563 | 517 |
| Steal from retail store | 466 | 461 |
| Malicious damage to property | 448 | 425 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 382 | 321 |
| Breach bail conditions | 314 | 345 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 236 | 221 |
| Other theft | 230 | 226 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 229 | 214 |
| Sexual Offences | 201 | 213 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 170 | 215 |
| Breach AVO | 159 | 132 |
| Steal from dwelling | 144 | 151 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 109 | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 108 | 122 |
| Trespass | 92 | 99 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 87 | 100 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 80 | 64 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 69 | 69 |
| Liquor offences | 67 | 34 |
| Arson | 55 | 68 |
| Offensive conduct | 38 | 36 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 25 | 35 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 23 | 25 |
| Robbery | 19 | 21 |
| Offensive language | 4 | 7 |
| Steal from person | 4 | 16 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 191,876 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.