Darling Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
124 recorded in this period, compared with 137 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Darling Point
Darling Point is an affluent harborside suburb located east of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of the Municipality of Woollahra and bearing the postcode 2027. Occupying a prominent peninsula on the southern shores of Sydney Harbour, it is bordered by Double Bay to the east and Rushcutters Bay to the west. The locality is characterized by steep topography descending to the water, dense residential zoning consisting largely of high-end apartments and historic mansions, and a population that skews toward older, high-income professionals and retirees.
Local life in Darling Point is primarily residential, quiet, and affluent, featuring limited commercial activity within its immediate boundaries. The suburb includes several notable green spaces, such as McKell Park, which offers panoramic views of the harbor and acts as a terminal for public ferry services connecting to the city. While it lacks a major commercial hub, residents access retail, dining, and professional services in nearby Double Bay and Paddington. The area is also home to several prestigious private educational institutions and is well-served by bus and ferry networks.
Historically, the area was known to the local Gadigal people as Yarranabbe. Following European settlement, the peninsula was named after Elizabeth Darling, the wife of New South Wales Governor Ralph Darling. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Darling Point developed into one of Sydney's most prestigious addresses, attracting wealthy industrialists and merchants who constructed grand Victorian and Federation-era estates. Today, the suburb retains a rich architectural heritage, featuring numerous heritage-listed buildings and residences that reflect the evolution of colonial and post-colonial wealth in Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 15 | 13 |
| Other offences | 11 | 12 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 15 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 6 |
| Other theft | 7 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 12 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
| Trespass | 4 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,977 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.