Moore Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
300 recorded in this period, compared with 336 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moore Park
Moore Park is an inner-eastern suburb and major urban parkland in New South Wales, located within the City of Sydney local government area (postcode 2021) approximately 3 kilometres southeast of the Sydney central business district. Due to the dominance of open green space and major sporting infrastructure, the locality has a minimal permanent residential population, with the vast majority of its land area dedicated to public recreation, entertainment precincts, and transport corridors.
The locality functions as one of Sydney’s premier sports, leisure, and entertainment hubs. It encompasses Moore Park Golf Course, Centennial Parklands facilities, and major entertainment venues including the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Allianz Stadium (Sydney Football Stadium). The area is also home to the Entertainment Quarter, which offers retail, dining, and cinema facilities. Transport to and from the precinct is supported by major arterial roads and the CBD and South East Light Rail line.
Historically, the land was originally part of the Lachlan Swamps water source for early Sydney and was officially gazetted as a public park in 1867, named in honor of Sir Charles Moore, the Mayor of Sydney at the time. Over the late 19th and 20th centuries, the area evolved significantly to host agricultural exhibitions, military encampments, and major sporting complexes. The establishment of the SCG in the late 19th century cemented the area's enduring role as a cornerstone of Australian sporting heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 45 | 32 |
| Liquor offences | 37 | 32 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 26 | 38 |
| Other theft | 24 | 15 |
| Trespass | 14 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 19 |
| Fraud | 10 | 2 |
| Other offences | 10 | 17 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 20 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 9 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 9 | 14 |
| Offensive conduct | 8 | 14 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 8 | 6 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 6 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 7 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 16 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 18 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.