Mosman crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
764 recorded in this period, compared with 760 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mosman
Mosman is an affluent harbourside suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, within the postcode 2088 and the local government area of the Municipality of Mosman. Situated approximately 8 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, the locality occupies a peninsula bordered by Sydney Harbour to the south, the Spit and Middle Harbour to the north, and Neutral Bay to the west. Characterised by steep topography, leafy residential streets, and numerous secluded bays and beaches, Mosman is primarily a residential area with a population comprising a high proportion of families and high-income professionals.
The locality functions as a major residential and commercial hub, anchored by its central commercial strip along Military Road, which features upscale retail shopping, dining, and professional services. Mosman is home to several notable public and private schools, as well as significant cultural and recreational institutions, including Taronga Zoo, which occupies a prominent harbourside position. Access to the area is facilitated by arterial road links connecting to the Sydney CBD and the Northern Beaches, alongside extensive ferry services operating from wharves such as Taronga Zoo and Cremorne Point.
Historically, the area derives its name from Archibald Mosman, a 19th-century shipping merchant who established a whaling station in Mosman Bay in the 1830s. The locality retains a rich architectural heritage, featuring numerous Victorian, Federation, and inter-war residences alongside prominent historic reserves and military fortifications. Key heritage sites within the suburb include the 19th-century Georges Head Battery and Chowder Bay, which reflect the area's strategic importance in Sydney’s early coastal defence system.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 82 | 90 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 60 | 45 |
| Malicious damage to property | 60 | 68 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 53 | 47 |
| Other offences | 53 | 65 |
| Other theft | 52 | 47 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 42 | 29 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 41 | 22 |
| Steal from retail store | 41 | 36 |
| Sexual assault | 38 | 11 |
| Trespass | 38 | 32 |
| Breach bail conditions | 36 | 61 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 36 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 27 | 25 |
| Steal from dwelling | 16 | 30 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 19 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 14 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 28,329 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.