Normanhurst crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
154 recorded in this period, compared with 204 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Normanhurst
Normanhurst is a leafy suburb located 25 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Hornsby Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2076. Characterised by steep, undulating topography typical of the Upper North Shore, the suburb features abundant native bushland and prominent eucalyptus trees. Demographically, Normanhurst is primarily a residential area populated by families and professionals, featuring a mix of historic homes, contemporary dwellings, and medium-density townhouses.
The local community is well-served by a commercial strip along Pennant Hills Road and near the railway station, offering essential retail services, cafes, and local businesses. Normanhurst railway station provides commuter access on the T1 North Shore & Western Line of the Sydney Trains network. The suburb is particularly notable for its concentration of educational institutions, housing several prominent independent and public schools, including Normanhurst Boys High School, Loreto Normanhurst, and Normanhurst Public School.
Originally known as Henderson's Creek, the area's development was spurred by the opening of the railway line in 1895, which prompted the establishment of a local brickworks and subsequent residential subdivision. The locality was officially renamed Normanhurst in 1898, taking its name from "Normanhurst," the grand estate built by prominent local citizen and politician John Bennett. Over the 20th century, the suburb transitioned from a semi-rural orchard district into an established metropolitan residential area, retaining several historic Victorian and Federation-era properties that contribute to its heritage character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 65 | 76 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 16 | 19 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 22 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 13 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 10 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,387 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.