Wheeler Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
42 recorded in this period, compared with 40 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wheeler Heights
Wheeler Heights is a residential suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres northeast of the Sydney central business district. Part of the Northern Beaches Council local government area and sharing the 2097 postcode with neighbouring Dee Why, the suburb is characterized by its elevated topography, which offers views of the surrounding district and the coastline. The demographic profile is primarily comprised of families and long-term residents, benefiting from a quiet, suburban atmosphere defined by low-density housing and proximity to expansive green spaces.
The suburb is primarily residential, anchored by the Wheeler Heights Public School and a small local shopping strip on Veterans Parade that provides essential services. Residents have convenient access to the recreational amenities of the wider Northern Beaches, including proximity to Narrabeen Lagoon and various coastal beaches. Historically, the area was developed as part of the post-World War II suburban expansion of the Northern Beaches, transitioning from largely undeveloped bushland into a planned residential community. Its heritage is typical of mid-20th-century Australian urban planning, reflecting the rapid growth of the region during the 1960s and 1970s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 6 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,232 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.