Lindfield crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
249 recorded in this period, compared with 239 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lindfield
Lindfield is an upper-north shore suburb located 13 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Ku-ring-gai Council local government area and the 2070 postcode. Spanning both sides of the Pacific Highway and the North Shore railway line, the suburb is characterised by undulating topography, steep wooded valleys, and substantial residential areas surrounded by mature native bushland. Lindfield has a population of several thousand residents, featuring an established residential area with a high proportion of families and professionals, alongside a significant multicultural demographic.
The commercial heart of Lindfield is centered around the railway station along Tryon Road and the Pacific Highway, featuring a village-style shopping strip with supermarkets, specialty retailers, cafes, and professional services. The suburb is well-serviced by public transport, providing frequent train services to the Sydney CBD and Hornsby. Lindfield possesses several local parks, sports ovals, and recreational facilities, and is particularly noted for its educational infrastructure, hosting multiple well-regarded public and private schools.
Originally inhabited by the Guringai people, European settlement in the area began in the 19th century, initially driven by the timber-getting industry before transitioning to orchards and residential development following the opening of the railway line in 1890. The suburb derives its name from a town in Sussex, England, suggested by an early resident. Lindfield is historically significant for its rich collection of residential architecture, featuring notable examples of Federation-style homes, Californian bungalows, and substantial Inter-War architectural designs, many of which are protected under local heritage conservation orders.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 54 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 37 | 29 |
| Fraud | 24 | 26 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 14 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 15 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 11 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 18 |
| Other theft | 9 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 3 |
| Trespass | 6 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 13 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 11 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,943 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.