St Ives crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
294 recorded in this period, compared with 342 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About St Ives
St Ives is a leafy residential suburb located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, approximately 18 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district. Situated within the Ku-ring-gai Council local government area and encompassing the 2075 postcode, the suburb is characterised by its elevated topography and proximity to the Garigal National Park. Demographically, the area is an affluent, family-oriented community with a diverse population, including a significant proportion of professionals and a notable demographic presence of families with children.
The suburb serves as a local hub for the surrounding area, anchored by the St Ives Shopping Village, which provides a range of retail and service amenities. Education is a central feature of the local infrastructure, with several well-regarded public and private schools, including St Ives High School and St Ives North Public School. The area is also known for its sporting facilities, such as the St Ives Village Green and the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, the latter of which highlights the region’s commitment to preserving local flora and natural bushland.
Historically, the area was once covered by dense eucalypt forest inhabited by the Guringai people. Following European arrival in the early 19th century, the region evolved from a timber-getting and orchard-growing district into the residential suburb seen today. While much of the original landscape has been developed, pockets of heritage remain, and the suburb retains a reputation for its spacious housing lots and established gardens, reflecting its historical transition from rural farmland to a sought-after suburban environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 44 | 49 |
| Malicious damage to property | 36 | 45 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 20 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 24 | 34 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 24 | 21 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 16 | 23 |
| Trespass | 13 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 2 |
| Other theft | 8 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 18 |
| Other offences | 6 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 26 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 3 |
| Arson | 4 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 18,384 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.