North Curl Curl crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 82 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Curl Curl
North Curl Curl is a coastal suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, New South Wales, positioned 18 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district within the postcode 2099. The locality is administered by the Northern Beaches Council local government area. Geographically bounded by Curl Curl to the south, Dee Why to the north, and the Tasman Sea to the east, the suburb is characterized by its prominent headland, ocean beach, and a mix of residential housing, including low-density dwellings and medium-density apartments.
Local life in North Curl Curl is heavily centered around outdoor recreation, particularly surfing, swimming, and coastal walking. The suburb features North Curl Curl Beach, which is serviced by a local surf lifesaving club, as well as a prominent ocean pool situated at the northern end of the beach. While predominantly residential, the area includes local parks, sporting fields such as John Fisher Park, and small commercial strips providing essential retail and dining services, with broader commercial amenities accessible in neighboring Dee Why and Curl Curl.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Guringai and Cammeraygal peoples before European settlement. The placename "Curl Curl" is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word, *Curlewis* or *Currumbul*, though alternative local folklore suggests it refers to the winding nature of the local creek. The suburb developed gradually through the 20th century, transitioning from a predominantly rural and holiday-home destination into a permanent residential suburb integrated within Sydney's northern metropolitan area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 3 |
| Fraud | 2 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,288 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.