Barangaroo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
258 recorded in this period, compared with 188 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barangaroo
Barangaroo is a contemporary waterfront financial and lifestyle precinct located on the western edge of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Sydney local government area (postcode 2000). Situated on the shores of Sydney Harbour, the 22-hectare site is divided into three distinct sections: Barangaroo South, the central commercial hub featuring international financial institutions and high-density residential towers; the Barangaroo Central public space; and Barangaroo Reserve to the north, a six-hectare headland park that restores the pre-1836 shoreline using locally quarried Sydney sandstone and native plantings.
The precinct functions as a major commercial, dining, and cultural destination, hosting major corporate headquarters alongside a dense concentration of high-end restaurants, cafes, and retail outlets. Waterfront promenades and public reserves integrate the area seamlessly into the broader Sydney harbour walkway network. Transportation to and from the locality is facilitated by the nearby Wynyard railway station, ferry services from Barangaroo Wharf, and the integration of the newly opened Sydney Metro services at Barangaroo station, connecting the precinct to the wider metropolitan region.
The area is named in honor of Barangaroo, a prominent and influential Cammeraygal woman and second wife of Bennelong, who played a significant historical role during the early British colonisation of Sydney. Historically an industrial maritime site, the land previously operated as the Darling Harbour wharves and container terminal. The transformation of Barangaroo into a mixed-use precinct represents one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, shifting the waterfront from heavy industrial and port uses to contemporary commercial and public recreational space.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 37 | 20 |
| Fraud | 29 | 18 |
| Other offences | 23 | 13 |
| Other theft | 16 | 27 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 17 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 8 |
| Other drug offences | 11 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 10 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 8 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 6 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 1 |
| Trespass | 6 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 220 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.