North Epping crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
60 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Epping
North Epping is a residential suburb located 20 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Hornsby Shire (Postcode: 2121). Geographically bounded largely by Lane Cove National Park to the east and south, the suburb is characterised by steep topography, leafy streets, and an abundance of native bushland. Demographically, it is a predominantly low-density residential area popular with families, featuring a mix of mid-century detached houses and modern dwellings, and recording a stable population with a high proportion of owner-occupiers.
Local life in North Epping is quiet and community-oriented, supported by a small commercial strip along Malton Road that provides essential daily retail and dining services. The suburb features several local parks, sporting ovals, and bushwalking trails that connect directly into Lane Cove National Park. Educational needs are served by North Epping Public School, while broader secondary schooling, major retail, and transport hubs are easily accessed via nearby Epping.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darug people before European settlement. The broader Epping district developed progressively following the opening of the railway line in 1886, though North Epping itself remained largely bushland until the mid-20th century. Post-World War II housing booms spurred suburban subdivision and development throughout the 1950s and 1960s, transforming the locality into the established residential community it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 8 |
| Fraud | 5 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,657 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.