North Sydney crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
584 recorded in this period, compared with 521 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Sydney
North Sydney is a major commercial and residential suburb located approximately three kilometres north of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, within the postcode 2060 and the local government area of the Council of the City of North Sydney. Geographically situated on the northern shores of Sydney Harbour, the area features a prominent skyline dominated by high-rise office towers and residential apartments. Demographically, the locality is characterized by a dense, highly educated, and affluent population, with a significant proportion of residents employed in professional, managerial, and financial services sectors.
The locality functions as a major secondary business hub for the greater Sydney region, supported by extensive transport infrastructure including major rail, bus, and ferry links, as well as the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Local life centers around prominent commercial strips, shopping centers, and dining precincts, notably along Mount Street and around the Greenwood Plaza complex. The area also provides access to numerous parks, recreational facilities, and waterfront reserves that offer panoramic views of the harbour and the Sydney CBD.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Cammeraygal people before European settlement began in the late 18th century. The establishment of early land grants eventually gave way to suburban and industrial development throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, accelerated significantly by the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. North Sydney retains several heritage-listed buildings and residential pockets that reflect its Victorian and Federation-era history, blending preserved historical architecture with modern high-density urban development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 86 | 114 |
| Steal from retail store | 71 | 28 |
| Fraud | 45 | 44 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 38 | 41 |
| Other theft | 37 | 37 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 34 | 30 |
| Malicious damage to property | 31 | 34 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 23 | 20 |
| Trespass | 21 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 20 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 17 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 9 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 15 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 18 |
| Other offences | 11 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 5 |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,964 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.