Double Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
417 recorded in this period, compared with 365 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Double Bay
Double Bay is an affluent harbourside suburb located 4 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Woollahra (Postcode 2028). Situated on the shores of Double Bay—a bay on Port Jackson—the locality is characterised by steep surrounding residential topography and densely built commercial corridors. Demographically, the suburb features a high-density population with a significant proportion of high-income households, and it is known for high median property values and a multicultural demographic profile.
The local economy is centered around retail, dining, and professional services, particularly along Knox Street and Bay Street, which feature designer boutiques, upscale cafes, and fine-dining establishments. The suburb is serviced by major transport links, including regular ferry services from the Double Bay wharf connecting to Circular Quay, as well as bus routes along New South Head Road. Public amenities include Steyne Park and Blackburn Gardens, which provide recreational green space adjacent to the harbour foreshore.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Cadigal people before European settlement in the late 18th century. The bay derived its name from its geographical formation of two distinct bays separated by a small point of land. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Double Bay evolved from an area of modest rural land grants into an exclusive residential enclave for Sydney's upper class, retaining numerous historic buildings and Victorian-era architectural elements alongside contemporary residential developments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 50 | 69 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 41 | 24 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 39 | 36 |
| Steal from retail store | 29 | 28 |
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 22 |
| Offensive conduct | 20 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 10 |
| Fraud | 16 | 16 |
| Other theft | 16 | 17 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 15 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 14 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 14 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 4 |
| Other offences | 10 | 15 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 10 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,709 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.