Collaroy crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
154 recorded in this period, compared with 206 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Collaroy
Collaroy is a coastal suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, approximately 22 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, within the postcode 2097 and the Northern Beaches Council local government area. Geographically bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and Narrabeen Lagoon to the north, the suburb features an extensive stretch of sandy coastline that merges with Collaroy Basin. Demographically, it is primarily a residential area characterized by a mix of low-density housing, apartment blocks along the beachfront, and a stable population comprising families and professionals.
Local life in Collaroy revolves heavily around outdoor recreation, centred on Collaroy Beach, which is popular for swimming, surfing, and sail sports, as well as the adjacent parks and coastal walking tracks. The commercial area is concentrated along Pittwater Road, offering a selection of retail shops, cafes, and dining options. The suburb is also home to the Collaroy RSL club, a prominent local landmark, and is serviced by regular bus routes connecting it to Manly, the Sydney CBD, and Palm Beach.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Guringai Aboriginal people. The suburb derives its name from the PS *Collaroy*, a paddle steamer that was wrecked on the local beach in 1881 after breaking its moorings. European settlement and development gradually expanded northward from Sydney through the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transforming the locality from a rural outpost and weekend retreat into a permanent, established seaside suburb.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 20 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 18 | 28 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 18 |
| Fraud | 12 | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 10 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 7 |
| Other offences | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,944 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.