Warriewood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
250 recorded in this period, compared with 227 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warriewood
Warriewood is a coastal suburb located 25 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, within the Northern Beaches Council local government area. Geographically, it is defined by a low-lying valley—historically known as the Warriewood Valley—flanked by the escarpments of the Ingleside plateau to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The suburb features a diverse landscape, ranging from the popular Warriewood Beach and its associated cliffs to protected wetlands and significant urban residential developments. According to 2021 Census data, the area maintains a predominantly residential population, characterized by a mix of established families and professionals who value its proximity to both coastal amenities and bushland.
The local lifestyle is centered around outdoor recreation and convenience, with Warriewood Square serving as the primary commercial hub for the surrounding community. Recreational facilities include the Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club and various sporting fields, while the wetlands offer walking trails and local ecological reserves. Historically, the area was largely rural, defined by market gardens and flower farms throughout the 20th century. While rapid residential expansion in the late 1990s and 2000s transformed the valley into a suburban precinct, the area retains pockets of its heritage through preserved green spaces and remnants of its agricultural past, balanced against modern infrastructure and housing.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 34 | 43 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 23 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 25 | 25 |
| Other theft | 20 | 17 |
| Fraud | 17 | 19 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 10 |
| Trespass | 13 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,379 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.