Cremorne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
198 recorded in this period, compared with 229 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cremorne
Cremorne is an established harbourside suburb located 6 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, within the postcode 2090 and the local government area of North Sydney. Geographically bounded by Neutral Bay to the west, Mosman to the east, and Cammeray to the north, the suburb features elevated topography that offers sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, including Mosman Bay and Careening Cove. Demographically, Cremorne is characterized by a high density of medium-to-high-rise residential apartments alongside Federation-era homes, with a population consisting largely of working professionals and families.
The primary commercial hub of Cremorne is centered along Military Road, which runs through the suburb and provides a diverse array of retail outlets, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants. The locality is well-serviced by public transport, featuring frequent bus routes connecting commuters directly to the Sydney CBD and neighboring lower North shore hubs. Local life is further supported by educational facilities, parks such as Cremorne Reserve along the waterfront, and cultural landmarks like the historic Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, an art deco cinema complex that serves as a focal point for the community.
Historically, the area was originally home to the Cammeraygal people before European settlement. The suburb derives its name from the Cremorne Gardens, a popular 19th-century pleasure ground established by James Milson and later developed by George Thorne, which was modeled after the famous London amusement gardens of the same name. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the pleasure grounds were subdivided for residential housing as the expansion of the tram network facilitated suburban growth. Today, Cremorne retains several heritage-listed buildings and streetscapes that reflect its Victorian and Inter-War architectural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 26 | 44 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 14 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 27 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 16 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 15 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 9 |
| Other theft | 10 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 16 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 6 |
| Steal from retail store | 8 | 7 |
| Trespass | 6 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11,263 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.