Lavender Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
41 recorded in this period, compared with 33 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lavender Bay
Lavender Bay is a harbourside suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, within the North Sydney local government area (postcode 2060). Situated approximately 3 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by its steep topography descending towards Sydney Harbour. Geographically compact and densely populated, the suburb features a mix of high-density apartment complexes and heritage residences, housing a demographically diverse residential population with a high proportion of professional workers.
Local life and amenities in Lavender Bay are defined by its proximity to the harbour foreshore and recreational spaces. The suburb contains several notable public parks, including Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden, a popular community-maintained garden nestled within railway land, and Clark Park, which offers panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city skyline. While commercial retail within the suburb is limited, residents have immediate access to comprehensive commercial, dining, and transport services in neighbouring North Sydney and McMahons Point, including frequent ferry and train services.
Historically, the area takes its name from Petty Officer George Lavender, who was stationed at the bay during the early colonial period. Originally home to indigenous Cammeraygal people, the locality developed significantly with the expansion of Sydney’s transport networks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, notably the establishment of ferry wharves and tram lines. Lavender Bay retains several heritage-listed buildings and infrastructure elements that reflect its maritime and residential evolution prior to the completion of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 870 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.