Mount Kuring-Gai crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 61 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Kuring-Gai
Mount Kuring-Gai is a predominantly residential suburb located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, approximately 30 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district. Situated within the local government area of the Hornsby Shire and designated by the postcode 2080, the locality is characterised by its rugged topography and extensive integration with the surrounding bushland of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. According to the 2021 Australian census, the suburb has a population of approximately 1,700 residents, reflecting a quiet, family-oriented demographic.
Local amenities in Mount Kuring-Gai are tailored to its compact residential footprint, featuring a small commercial strip centered around the Pacific Highway that includes essential retail and convenience stores. The suburb is serviced by Mount Kuring-Gai railway station on the Northern Line of the Sydney Trains network, providing direct commuter access to the CBD and Gosford. Educational and recreational facilities within the area include a local public school, several community parks, and direct access to numerous bushwalking trails that traverse the adjacent national park.
The history of the area is closely tied to the construction of the Main Northern railway line in the late 19th century. Originally established as a railway siding, the locality's name is derived from the Guringai Aboriginal people who traditionally inhabited the region, combined with the geographical prefix 'Mount' due to its elevated ridge position. Urban development accelerated progressively following the post-World War II period, transforming the bushland ridge into a settled suburban enclave while preserving much of its natural environmental setting.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 10 |
| Fraud | 4 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 4 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,766 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.