Incidents by suburb
Public safety incidents are organised by suburb, in alphabetical order. Use the shortcut links or scroll down.
Allambie Heights
- Traffic. Just before 12.45pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station responded to a single vehicle collision into a power pole at Allambie Road, Allambie Heights, near Aquatic Drive. The driver was not injured but the vehicle was towed.
- Theft. Just before 6.00pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Nyrang Road, Allambie Heights.
- Theft. Just before 7.15pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Nyrang Road, Allambie Heights.
- Disorder. Around 7.30am Friday, 21 August, NSW Police raided a residential property at Condamine Street, Allambie Heights, following an investigation into alleged drug supply. Officers, including tactical police, arrested a 52-year-old woman at the scene and charged her with 13 drug-related offences, including allegedly supplying a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs. Full story.
Avalon Beach
- Disorder. Just before 5.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach.
- Traffic. Just before 6.45pm Saturday, 15 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon Station responded to a two-car collision at Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach. No injuries were reported but both vehicles were towed.
- Traffic. Just after 11.45am Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Central Road, Avalon Beach.
- Disorder. Shortly before 4.00pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach.
- Disorder. Shortly before 5.30pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach.
Balgowlah
- Theft. Just before 8.00am Monday, 17 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a shoplifter caught at the Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre, Condamine Street, Balgowlah.
- Traffic. Just before 8.45am Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at the Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation, Balgowlah.
- Theft. Shortly after 5.00pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at Hayes Street, Balgowlah.
- Theft. Shortly before 6.00pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at Sydney Road, Balgowlah.
Balgowlah Heights
- Assault. Shortly before 8.00pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Glenside Street, Balgowlah Heights.
- Disorder. Just after 8.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Bareena Drive, Balgowlah Heights.
Bayview
 No incidents reported this week.
Beacon Hill
- Theft. Just before 11.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Warringah Road, Beacon Hill.
- Traffic. Just before 2.15pm Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Brooker Avenue, Beacon Hill.
- Traffic. Just after 2.45pm Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and firefighters from Dee Why Station responded to a two-car collision between a 2016 Toyota Corolla and 2003 Subaru Forester at McIntosh Road, Beacon Hill, near Cousins Road. An off-duty paramedic stopped and provided first aid to the driver of the Toyota, a woman in her 50s, who was trapped in her vehicle. Firefighters removed the driver side door to free her and she was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition with a suspected shoulder injury. Two teenagers, a male and female, were travelling in the Subaru and were uninjured and did not require medical treatment.
Belrose
- Hazard. Just after 2.30pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) were called to a report of water across the road at Mona Vale Road, Belrose. RFS volunteers cleared a drain to allow water to run off from the road.
- Theft. Just before 8.15pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Niven Place, Belrose.
Bilgola Beach
 No incidents reported this week.
Bilgola Plateau
 No incidents reported this week.
Brookvale
- Death. Just before 8.30am Monday, 17 August, emergency services responded to a report of a man collapsed in a car park at Dale Street, Brookvale. Paramedics found a man in his late 50s in cardiac arrest. He was rushed to Northern Beaches Hospital in a critical condition but was unable to be revived and declared deceased. Full story.
- Traffic. Shortly after 8.00am Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Pittwater Road, Brookvale.
- Theft. Just before 10.15am Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at Westfield Warringah Mall, Brookvale.
- Disorder. Just before 4.15am Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Victor Road, Brookvale.
- Theft. Just before 12.45pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at Winbourne Road, Brookvale.
Church Point
 No incidents reported this week.
Clareville
 No incidents reported this week.
Clontarf
- Theft. Just after 1.30am Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Cutler Road, Clontarf.
- Fire. Shortly before 5.00pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station responded to a report of an explosion and fire in bushland near Cutler Road, Clontarf. Firefighters extinguished a small fire with a rake. Youths are understood to have set fire to an aerosol can, causing the explosion.
Collaroy
- Theft. Just before 7.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a liquor store at Pittwater Road, Collaroy.
- Fire. Just after 11.00pm Tuesday, 18 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a fire alarm in a unit block at Pittwater Road, Collaroy. Firefighters found the alarm was caused by a fault and deactivated the alarm.
- Hazard. Shortly after 6.30pm Thursday, 20 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a report of a gas leak in a unit block at Ramsay Street, Collaroy. Firefighters found the cause of the leak was a newly installed gas meter, and they turned off the gas supply to the whole building until Jemena could attend and conduct a repair.
Collaroy Plateau
 No incidents reported this week.
Cottage Point
 No incidents reported this week.
Cromer
 No incidents reported this week.
Curl Curl
- Disorder. Just before 2.30pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police were called to a report of youths damaging property at Lalchere Street, Curl Curl.
Davidson
 No incidents reported this week.
Dee Why
- Theft. Just after 8.30am Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Banksia Street, Dee Why.
- Theft. Just before 9.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Cassia Street, Dee Why.
- Assault. Just before 8.45pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Pittwater Road, Dee Why.
- Assault. Just before 8.15pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Howard Avenue, Dee Why.
- Traffic. Just after 9.15am Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Warringah Road, Dee Why.
- Theft. Shortly after 3.00pm Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person caught shoplifting at Howard Avenue, Dee Why.
- Theft. Just before 9.45pm Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Howard Avenue, Dee Why.
- Theft. Just after 1.30am Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at Pittwater Road, Dee Why.
- Disorder. Shortly after 7.30am Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at Dee Why Parade, Dee Why.
- Traffic. Just after 10.30am Friday, 21 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station stopped at a two-car collision at Pittwater Road, Dee Why, near Lismore Avenue. One of the vehicles was able to drive away after details were exchanged, but firefighters assisted to clean up a large oil spill from the other vehicle and remained until it was towed.
- Theft. Shortly after 1.00pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Victor Road, Dee Why.
- Assault. Shortly before 8.15pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a fight occurring at Dee Why Parade, Dee Why.
Duffys Forest
- Disorder. Just after 1.00pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at Booralie Road, Duffys Forest.
Elanora Heights
 No incidents reported this week.
Fairlight
 No incidents reported this week.
Forestville
- Theft. Just after 3.45pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Aldinga Place, Forestville.
- Assault. Just before 7.30pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Vines Avenue, Forestville.
- Disorder. Shortly before 6.45pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Starkey Street, Forestville.
- Theft. Just before 8.30pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Forestville Avenue, Forestville.
- Traffic. Shortly after 1.00am Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Starkey Street, Forestville.
- Traffic. Just before 8.00pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and firefighters from Forestville Station responded to a two-car collision at Warringah Road, Forestville, near Ryrie Avenue. No injuries were reported, but both directions of Warringah Road experienced delays for around 45 minutes until the vehicles were removed by tow trucks.
Frenchs Forest
- Disorder. Shortly before 3.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at Frenchs Forest Road West, Frenchs Forest.
- Theft. Just after 4.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Peacock Parade, Frenchs Forest.
- Disorder. Just before 8.45pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Frenchs Forest Road West, Frenchs Forest.
- Theft. Just after midday Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police recovered a vehicle that had been reported stolen at Bantry Bay Road, Frenchs Forest.
- Theft. Just before 12.15pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Frenchs Forest Road West, Frenchs Forest.
- Theft. Just after 4.00pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest.
- Theft. Just after 5.00pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest.
- Theft. Just after 6.00pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Frenchs Forest Road West, Frenchs Forest.
- Assault. Just after midday Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Naree Road, Frenchs Forest.
- Disorder. Shortly after 3.30pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Frenchs Forest Road East, Frenchs Forest.
- Disorder. Just after 6.30pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest.
- Traffic. Just before 5.15am Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision at the Wakehurst Parkway, Frenchs Forest, near Warringah Road. No injuries were reported and the vehicles were both towed.
- Disorder. Just after 7.45pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Forest Way, Frenchs Forest.
Freshwater
- Disorder. Shortly before 10.00pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Undercliff Road, Freshwater.
- Assault. Just before 11.45am Friday, 21 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Wyadra Avenue, Freshwater.
Ingleside
- Injury. Just before 5.45pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and firefighters from Mona Vale and Narrabeen Stations responded to a report of a man injured after falling from a mountain bike at the Caleyi Trail, Ingleside. Paramedics assessed a 23-year-old man who had crashed into a tree while going over a jump. He was treated for chest and shoulder injuries and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition. Full story.
- Traffic. Just after 3.30pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Mona Vale Road, Ingleside, near Addison Road.
- Fire. Shortly before 9.30am Friday, 21 August, a NSW Ambulance at Mona Vale Road, Ingleside reported a bus stopped with smoke coming from the engine bay. NSW Rural Fire Service responded to the scene. The smoke was caused by a malfunction but stopped when the engine was switched off. Passengers were moved to another bus to continue their journey and arrangements were made to retrieve the vehicle.
Killarney Heights
- Theft. Just before 5.45pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Larne Place, Killarney Heights.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- Injury. Just before 4.15pm Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a woman thrown from her horse at the Perimeter Trail, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. RFS volunteers were first on scene and provided first aid to the 60-year-old woman who had a suspected broken hip. Paramedics used a 4WD ambulance vehicle to retrieve the injured woman from the trail and bring her to an ambulance waiting at the trailhead near Cullamine Road, Duffys Forest. From there, she was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition. Her horse is understood to have been retrieved by her daughter.
Manly
- Theft. Shortly after 8.30am Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at Pittwater Road, Manly.
- Beach. Just before 12.30pm Saturday, 15 August, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol evacuated the water after a 1.5m shark was observed at Manly Beach.
- Disorder. Just before 4.15pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near The Corso, Manly.
- Disorder. Just after 10.15pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near East Esplanade, Manly.
- Disorder. Just before 10.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at Belgrave Street, Manly.
- Traffic. Shortly before 2.30am Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at East Esplanade, Manly.
- Traffic. Shortly after 7.00am Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at North Steyne, Manly.
- Theft. Just after 3.45pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at East Esplanade, Manly.
- Assault. Just after 11.45am Monday, 17 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Pittwater Road, Manly.
- Traffic. Just after 2.30pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police responded to a single car collision into parked cars at Pittwater Road, Manly, near Denison Street. Northbound traffic experienced delays for over an hour.
- Fire. Just after 5.30pm Thursday, 20 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station responded to a fire alarm at Belgrave Street, Manly. Firefighters determined the alarm had been triggered by smoke coming from a faulty air-conditioning unit, which was switched off.
- Fire. Just after 3.00am Friday, 21 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station responded to a fire alarm at the Ivanhoe Hotel at The Corso, Manly. Firefighters found there was no fire and the alarm was triggered by a fault.
- Theft. Just before 9.00am Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Cove Avenue, Manly.
- Theft. Just before 3.45pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at East Esplanade, Manly.
- Fire. Just after 6.45pm Friday, 21 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station responded to a report of a bushfire near Shelly Beach, Manly. Firefighters located an area of bush alight at the base of a cliff. Carefully making their way to the fire, they extinguished it using hand tools.
- Disorder. Just before 7.15pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Addison Road, Manly.
Manly Vale
- Assault. Just after 2.45pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Condamine Street, Manly Vale.
- Disorder. Just after 5.15pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at Kenneth Road, Manly Vale.
- Disorder. Just before 6.15pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Kenneth Road, Manly Vale.
- Traffic. Just before midday Wednesday, 19 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station and NSW Ambulance responded to a collision between a car and a motorcycle at Gordon Street, Manly Vale. Paramedics assessed the 22-year-old male motorbike rider for injuries to his hands and head. He was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition. Firefighters cleaned up a small fluid spill with absorbent material.
Mona Vale
- Disorder. Just after 4.45pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Golf Avenue, Mona Vale.
- Assault. Just before 8.15pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Waratah Street, Mona Vale.
- Rescue. Just after 2.45pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police and firefighters from Mona Vale Station were called to release a child locked in a vehicle at Pittwater Road, Mona Vale.
- Injury. Just after 3.45pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Ambulance was called to a report of a man fallen 2.5m at Bellevarde Parade, Mona Vale. Paramedics assessed a man in his 50s who told them he had fallen earlier in the day before making his way home. He was treated for pain in his legs and taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Disorder. Just before 4.00pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Park Street, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Just before 4.30pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Darley Street, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Just before 3.30pm Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Park Street, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Shortly before 5.00pm Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale.
- Theft. Just after 10.00am Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Darley Street West, Mona Vale.
- Theft. Just after 12.45pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Darley Street West, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Shortly before 3.00pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Park Street, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Shortly before 6.00pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Bundara Close, Mona Vale.
Narrabeen
- Beach. Just after 8.00am Saturday, 15 August, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol evacuated the water after a shark was observed at Narrabeen Beach.
- Traffic. Just before 2.30pm Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Pittwater Road, Narrabeen.
Narraweena
 No incidents reported this week.
Newport
- Beach. Shortly before midday Saturday, 15 August, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol evacuated the water after a shark was observed at Newport Beach.
- Beach. Just after 12.15pm Saturday, 15 August, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol evacuated the water after a white shark was observed at Bungan Beach.
- Rescue. Just before 2.00pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police and firefighters from Mona Vale Station were called to release a child locked in a vehicle at Foamcrest Avenue, Newport.
- Traffic. Just after 12.15am Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Barrenjoey Road, Newport.
- Disorder. Just after 8.00pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Nullaburra Road, Newport.
North Balgowlah
 No incidents reported this week.
North Curl Curl
- Theft. Just before 3.45pm Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police were called to a report of a person caught shoplifting from a store at Pitt Road, North Curl Curl.
- Beach. Shortly before 11.00am Wednesday, 19 August, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol evacuated the water after five 1.5m sharks were observed 200m from shore at North Curl Curl Beach.
North Manly
No incidents reported this week.
North Narrabeen
- Traffic. Just after 5.30pm Sunday, 16 August, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a single vehicle collision into parked vehicles at Woorarra Avenue, North Narrabeen. No injuries were reported but the vehicles were towed.
- Theft. Just before 10.15am Tuesday, 18 August, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen.
- Disorder. Just after 4.30pm Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen.
Offshore communities
- Medical. Just after 6.00am Friday, 21 August, NSW Ambulance and NSW Police Marine Area Command responded to a report of a medical emergency at a home at Coasters Retreat. Paramedics assessed a 71-year-old woman with extreme breathing difficulty. A Toll NSW Ambulance Rescue Helicopter was tasked, landing at The Basin campground. The woman was then flown to Northern Beaches Hospital in a serious condition. Full story.
Oxford Falls
 No incidents reported this week.
Palm Beach
- Traffic. Just after 9.30am Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Ocean Road, Palm Beach.
Queenscliff
 No incidents reported this week.
Seaforth
- Theft. Shortly after 12.30am Sunday, 16 August, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Dalwood Avenue, Seaforth.
Terrey Hills
- Disorder. Shortly after 2.00pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Myoora Road, Terrey Hills.
- Traffic. Just before 7.30am Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police and NSW Rural Fire Service responded to a two-car collision at Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills, near McCarrs Creek Road. No injuries were reported, one of the vehicles was towed.
- Traffic. Just after 12.45pm Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Myoora Road, Terrey Hills.
Warriewood
- Traffic. Shortly after 12.30am Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station responded to a single vehicle collision at Macpherson Street, Warriewood. No injuries were reported.
- Disorder. Shortly after 6.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Jacksons Road, Warriewood.
- Theft. Shortly before 7.30pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Daydream Street, Warriewood.
- Disorder. Just after 8.15pm Saturday, 15 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Jacksons Road, Warriewood.
- Disorder. Just after 4.45pm Monday, 17 August, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Vuko Place, Warriewood.
- Traffic. Just after 5.30am Wednesday, 19 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Warriewood Road, Warriewood.
- Traffic. Just before 6.30pm Thursday, 20 August, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Narrabeen Park Parade, Warriewood.
- Traffic. Just before 7.30am Friday, 21 August, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Lakeview Parade, Warriewood.
Whale Beach
No incidents reported this week.
Wheeler Heights
 No incidents reported this week.
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