Paddington crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
604 recorded in this period, compared with 614 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Paddington
Paddington is an inner-eastern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately three kilometres east of the Sydney central business district. It falls primarily within the local government area of the Municipality of Woollahra, with a smaller western section within the City of Sydney, and uses the postcode 2021. Demographically, the suburb is densely populated and predominantly residential, characterised by a high proportion of professional residents and high median property values relative to the greater Sydney average.
The local area is well known for its commercial and cultural amenities, most notably along Oxford Street and William Street, which feature boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. Paddington is also famous for the Paddington Markets, held weekly in the grounds of the Paddington Uniting Church, and retains several neighborhood parks such as Trumper Park and Robertson Park. Public transport is primarily serviced by frequent bus routes connecting the suburb to the CBD and Bondi Junction.
Historically, Paddington's development began in the early 19th century, with significant growth occurring during the Victorian era driven by the establishment of the Victoria Barracks in the 1840s. The suburb is nationally renowned for its extensive Victorian-era terrace housing, featuring distinctive ironlace ornamentation. Much of Paddington is preserved as a heritage conservation area, reflecting its evolution from a working-class industrial and residential settlement into one of Sydney's most prominent preserved historic districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 66 | 68 |
| Malicious damage to property | 46 | 63 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 36 | 31 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 34 | 43 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 33 | 33 |
| Steal from dwelling | 31 | 36 |
| Steal from retail store | 30 | 48 |
| Liquor offences | 26 | 12 |
| Other theft | 26 | 26 |
| Breach bail conditions | 25 | 51 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 20 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 20 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 20 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 14 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 12 |
| Other offences | 12 | 20 |
| Trespass | 11 | 16 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,701 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.