Longueville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
38 recorded in this period, compared with 40 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Longueville
Longueville is an affluent harborside suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, positioned approximately 8 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district. It falls within the local government area of the Lane Cove Council and shares the 2066 postcode. Occupying a peninsula defined by the Lane Cove River to the west and Berry Creek to the east, the suburb is characterized by steep topography, extensive waterfront access, and a predominantly residential character consisting largely of detached dwellings.
Local life in Longueville is quiet and residential, supported by local parks such as Kingsford Smith Oval and the Longueville Wharf, which provides ferry services to the Sydney CBD. The suburb lacks a major commercial centre, relying instead on adjacent Lane Cove for retail, dining, and professional services. Educational and community amenities in the surrounding area serve the local population, while the suburb's peninsular geography limits through-traffic, contributing to a secluded residential environment.
Originally home to the Cameragal people, the area was named after Longueville, the ancestral home of early landowner Johannes Wallace, who purchased land there in the mid-19th century. The suburb gradually transitioned from agricultural and estate lands into a residential area following the subdivision of large landholdings and the expansion of regional transport networks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Longueville retains a number of historic homes and Federation-era architecture that reflect its historical development as one of Sydney’s early suburban extensions along the waterways.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 18 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,116 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.