Naremburn crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
108 recorded in this period, compared with 114 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Naremburn
Naremburn is a residential suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, situated 6 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district. Operating within the local government area of the City of Willoughby and carrying the postcode 2065, the suburb is geographically bounded by Flat Rock Gully to the north, Willoughby Road to the east, and major arterial road corridors including the Gore Hill Freeway to the south. Demographically, the suburb features a mix of historic residential housing, medium-density apartments, and professional family households.
The locality is primarily residential, characterized by leafy, tree-lined streets, federation-era architecture, and modern infill developments. Local life centers around a compact commercial strip along Willoughby Road, which features local retail shops, cafes, and restaurants. Open spaces and recreational facilities are prominent in the area, notably encompassing parks, sporting ovals, and bushland reserves along Flat Rock Gully that connect into regional walking and cycling tracks. Public transport is serviced by local bus routes providing connections to the Sydney CBD and surrounding lower north shore hubs, alongside proximity to nearby train stations.
Originally home to the Cammeraygal people, European settlement in the area began in the 19th century, with the locality initially developing around land grants, timber-getting, and market gardening. The name Naremburn is believed to have been derived from an early estate or locality reference within the district. The suburb's historical identity is preserved through numerous surviving Victorian and Edwardian-era homes, heritage-listed buildings, and infrastructure remnants from early industrial and municipal developments within the Willoughby local government area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 13 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 9 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 12 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 6 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 3 |
| Fraud | 4 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 5 |
| Trespass | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,924 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.