Grays Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
52 recorded in this period, compared with 50 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grays Point
Grays Point is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the local government area of the Sutherland Shire (Postcode: 2232). Situated approximately 27 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, the locality is bounded by the Port Hacking waterway to the north and west, and is almost entirely surrounded by the Royal National Park. The suburb is characterized by a predominantly low-density residential layout, featuring detached single-family dwellings that house a stable, family-oriented population.
Local life in Grays Point is closely tied to its natural surroundings, offering residents access to boating, fishing, and bushwalking. Amenities within the suburb are modest, centered around a small local shopping strip on Grays Point Road that provides basic retail and services, while more extensive commercial facilities are available in nearby Miranda and Sutherland. The suburb is primarily residential, with local education served by Grays Point Public School, and is connected to the wider Sutherland Shire via regular bus services.
The area derives its name from John Gray, who settled in the locality in the mid-19th century and engaged in timber-getting and farming. Historically, the isolated peninsular geography kept the area relatively undeveloped until the mid-20th century, when subdivision for residential housing began to expand. Today, Grays Point retains a distinct village-like character, defined by its environmental integration with the surrounding bushland and waterways.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 5 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 9 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,034 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.