Haymarket crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5,452 recorded in this period, compared with 6,360 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Haymarket
Haymarket is an inner-city locality in Sydney, New South Wales, situated immediately south of the Sydney central business district within the City of Sydney local government area (Postcode 2000). Demographically, the area is characterised by a high-density population and a significant multicultural community, featuring the city's primary Chinatown precinct and substantial populations of residents of Chinese and other East Asian descents.
The locality functions as a major commercial, retail, and dining hub. It contains prominent retail destinations such as Paddy’s Markets and Chinatown’s main pedestrian thoroughfare along Dixon Street, alongside numerous restaurants, grocery stores, and apartment complexes. Haymarket is a major public transport interchange, encompassing Central Station—New South Wales’ largest railway station—as well as extensive light rail and bus networks.
Historically, the area originated as a marshy wetland associated with the nearby Darling Harbour inlet before developing into a major commercial marketplace and livestock saleyard during the 19th century. The name "Haymarket" derives from the agricultural produce and hay market established in the area in the 1830s. Over the 20th century, the precinct underwent significant urban renewal, transitioning from light industrial and wholesale markets into the vibrant commercial and cultural hub it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 2,273 | 2,902 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 354 | 336 |
| Other theft | 325 | 309 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 210 | 232 |
| Steal from retail store | 197 | 280 |
| Malicious damage to property | 194 | 173 |
| Fraud | 190 | 178 |
| Breach bail conditions | 129 | 173 |
| Other offences | 120 | 141 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 118 | 152 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 117 | 163 |
| Offensive conduct | 116 | 99 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 106 | 84 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 101 | 134 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 95 | 74 |
| Liquor offences | 78 | 101 |
| Other drug offences | 76 | 75 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 64 | 85 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,305 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.