Elizabeth Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
648 recorded in this period, compared with 704 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Elizabeth Bay
Elizabeth Bay is an inner-eastern harborside suburb in New South Wales, located 3 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Sydney (Postcode 2011). Covering a small, densely populated geographical footprint on a peninsula jutting into Port Jackson, the suburb is bounded by Potts Point to the west, Rushcutters Bay to the south and east, and the harbor waters to the north. Demographically, it is characterised by high-density urban living, dominated almost entirely by apartment blocks and residential flats rather than detached housing, and accommodates a diverse population of professional singles and couples.
The locality offers an urban lifestyle centered around outdoor recreation, dining, and public transport access. Residents are served by nearby local retail strips, cafes, and restaurants in Potts Point, while public green spaces are accessible at Beare Park on the waterfront and the adjacent Rushcutters Bay Park. The suburb is well-connected to the Sydney CBD and surrounding eastern suburbs via regular bus routes, and is within walking distance of Kings Cross railway station.
Historically, Elizabeth Bay takes its name from Elizabeth Bay House, a colonial-era mansion built between 1835 and 1839 for Colonial Secretary Alexander Macleay, which is situated on the waterfront and recognized as a significant piece of Australian architectural heritage. Originally part of a large estate, the area was subdivided for residential development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the suburb preserves a distinct architectural character, blending Victorian-era and Federation mansions with prominent 20th-century Art Deco and modernist apartment buildings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 403 | 441 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 33 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 18 | 14 |
| Steal from dwelling | 18 | 8 |
| Other theft | 15 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 21 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 10 |
| Other offences | 11 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 14 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 16 |
| Fraud | 9 | 21 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 9 | 7 |
| Trespass | 9 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 8 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 17 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 6 | 4 |
| Assault Police | 5 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,878 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.