Westleigh crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
36 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Westleigh
Westleigh is a residential suburb located in the Northern Sydney region of New South Wales, situated approximately 24 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district. Part of the Hornsby Shire local government area, it is positioned on a plateau bordered by the Berowra Valley National Park to the east and south, which provides extensive bushland and natural scenery. The suburb is primarily characterized by low-density detached housing and maintains a quiet, suburban demographic, with local infrastructure integrated into the surrounding topography of the Sydney Basin.
Local amenities in Westleigh are focused on community-oriented facilities, including a small local shopping centre and several parks and sporting fields, such as Oakleigh Oval. The area is served by nearby transport hubs in the neighbouring suburbs of Thornleigh and Pennant Hills, which provide rail access to the Sydney metropolitan network. Historically, the area was part of the greater Hornsby region that saw agricultural development in the 19th century before transitioning into post-war residential expansion during the mid-20th century. While it retains few landmark heritage structures, the suburb is noted for its high proportion of established native vegetation and proximity to extensive recreational bushwalking trails within the adjacent national park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 13 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 5 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,501 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.