Middle Cove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middle Cove
Middle Cove is an affluent harbourside suburb located 8 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, within the Willoughby local government area and postcode 2068. Occupying a picturesque peninsula on the lower north shore, the suburb is bounded by Middle Harbour to the east, Northbridge to the south, and Castlecrag to the west. Characterized by steep topography, extensive bushland reserves, and sweeping water views, it features a relatively small, family-oriented residential population accommodated largely in detached housing.
The suburb is primarily residential, offering a quiet, leafy environment with limited commercial infrastructure, relying instead on neighbouring centres for major retail and services. Local life is heavily centred around the natural landscape, featuring public parks, bushwalking trails, and waterfront access points such as Tunks Park nearby and Gémelli Crescent Reserve. Public transport connections to Sydney's CBD and surrounding commercial hubs are provided by regional bus routes operating through the area.
Historically, the land was traditionally inhabited by the Gamaragal people, who utilized the rich marine and bush resources of the Middle Harbour foreshores. European settlement and subsequent development began in earnest during the mid-20th century, particularly following the opening of the nearby Sydney Harbour Bridge. The area is notable for its concentration of mid-20th-century modernist architecture, with several significant residential properties designed by prominent Australian architects who sought to integrate housing with the rugged, native bushland setting.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 5 |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,327 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.