Crows Nest crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
459 recorded in this period, compared with 364 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a densely populated commercial and residential suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, approximately 4 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district. Situated entirely within the local government area of North Sydney and designated by the postcode 2065, the suburb occupies an elevated ridge position. Demographically, Crows Nest is characterised by a high proportion of young professionals and renters living in medium- to high-density apartments and townhouses, alongside traditional Federation-style cottages.
The locality functions as a prominent regional dining and commercial hub, anchored by its primary retail strips along Willoughby Road and Falcon Street. The area is well known for its vibrant cafe culture, diverse multicultural dining options, and local medical and professional services. While Crows Nest historically lacked a dedicated heavy rail station, public transport connectivity is facilitated by frequent bus services to the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs, supplemented by the opening of the nearby Crows Nest station on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line.
Historically, the area takes its name from an 1826 homestead built by Scottish pioneer Edward Wollstonecraft, who referred to his mountaintop land grant as "Crows Nest" due to its elevated vantage point. Following subdivision in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the suburb developed rapidly with the expansion of the tram network. Today, Crows Nest retains a significant heritage footprint, featuring numerous preserved Victorian and Federation-era commercial buildings and residences that reflect its early development as a key transit and trade centre on the Lower North Shore.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 83 | 36 |
| Fraud | 59 | 38 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 35 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 30 | 22 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 30 | 26 |
| Other theft | 24 | 24 |
| Liquor offences | 22 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 19 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 17 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 11 | 19 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 14 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 9 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 9 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 6 |
| Trespass | 8 | 9 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,974 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.