Milsons Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
94 recorded in this period, compared with 129 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Milsons Point
Milsons Point is a harbourside suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, within the postcode 2061 and the primary Local Government Area of North Sydney. Situated approximately three kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, the locality occupies a prominent peninsula on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, bordered by Lavender Bay to the west and Neutral Bay to the east. Demographically, the suburb features a high density of residential apartment buildings, housing a population that primarily consists of professional-oriented households, couples without children, and independent residents.
The suburb functions as a major transport hub, anchored by the Milsons Point railway station on the T1 North Shore line, as well as several ferry wharves providing direct access to the Sydney CBD. Local commerce is concentrated around Alfred Street and Burton Street, offering a variety of retail shops, dining establishments, and services catering to both residents and commuters. The area is also well-known for hosting significant public recreation spaces, including Bradfield Park beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge approach, which provides expansive views of the harbour and the Opera House.
Historically, Milsons Point is named after James Milson, an early settler who established a farm and water-supply business in the area during the early 19th century. The locality played a vital role in Sydney's transportation history as the northern terminus for cross-harbour ferries prior to the completion of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. The construction of the bridge significantly altered the suburb's urban landscape, resulting in the resumption of several historic properties and reshaping its connection to the city. Today, the area retains a mix of Victorian-era architecture alongside notable 20th-century residential developments and landmark infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 17 | 21 |
| Fraud | 8 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 8 |
| Other offences | 8 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 12 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,529 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.