Millers Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
104 recorded in this period, compared with 163 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Millers Point
Millers Point is an inner-city harbourside suburb located in New South Wales, within the City of Sydney local government area and the 2000 postcode. Situated on a ridge immediately north-west of the Sydney central business district, the locality overlooks Darling Harbour to the west and Walsh Bay to the north. Demographically, it is a densely populated urban area characterised by a mix of long-term public housing residents and higher-income professionals living in restored historic properties.
Local life in Millers Point is defined by its maritime proximity, walkability, and village-like atmosphere despite its central location. The suburb features local pubs, small parks, and heritage streetscapes, while drawing significant pedestrian traffic due to its immediate adjacency to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo Reserve, and Walsh Bay arts precinct. Residents rely heavily on the nearby commercial and transport hubs of the Sydney CBD for major retail, educational, and healthcare services.
Historically, Millers Point is a significant residential and maritime precinct. Developed largely in the 19th century around commercial shipping wharves, the area retains a high concentration of Victorian and Federation-style architecture, including bond stores, workers' cottages, and heritage terraces. A significant portion of the suburb's housing stock was historically managed by the maritime authorities and later the state government, leading to a high-profile government-led sale and rezoning initiative in the 21st century that substantially transformed its demographic and socio-economic profile.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 17 | 19 |
| Other theft | 12 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 2 |
| Other offences | 5 | 18 |
| Fraud | 4 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 5 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,735 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.