Middle Dural crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
22 recorded in this period, compared with 32 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middle Dural
Middle Dural is a semi-rural suburb located in the north-west of Sydney, within the local government area of The Hills Shire, carrying the postcode 2158. Situated approximately 38 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by its green, undulating topography, acreage properties, and pockets of native bushland. Demographically, Middle Dural features a low-density population comprising families and older residents who are attracted to the area for its quiet, semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of major metropolitan centres.
Local life and amenities in Middle Dural are defined by its rural-residential character, with commercial activity largely limited to local plant nurseries, farm gates, and boutique agricultural or horticultural ventures. The suburb lacks a major commercial centre, relying instead on neighbouring suburbs such as Dural, Galston, and Castle Hill for comprehensive retail, medical, and educational services. The area is traversed by major arterial routes, including New Line Road, which connect residents to broader commercial hubs in the Hills District and Hornsby Shire.
Historically, the broader Dural area was originally inhabited by the Darug people before European settlement in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The locality developed primarily as an agricultural and orcharding district, benefiting from its fertile soils and favourable climate to supply fresh produce to Sydney markets. Over the latter half of the 20th century, much of the traditional farming land underwent subdivision into semi-rural residential acreages, transitioning Middle Dural into the quiet residential and horticultural community it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 5 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Fraud | 1 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,040 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.