Point Piper crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
61 recorded in this period, compared with 95 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Point Piper
Point Piper is a small, affluent harbourside suburb located on a peninsula extending into Sydney Harbour, approximately six kilometres east of the Sydney central business district. Administratively part of the Municipality of Woollahra, the area occupies the 2027 postcode and is widely recognized for its high property values and density of waterfront mansions. The geography is defined by steep, undulating terrain that provides panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city skyline. Demographically, the suburb is characterized by a high proportion of high-income residents and established professional families, maintaining one of the lowest population densities in the Eastern Suburbs.
Historically, the suburb is named after Captain John Piper, a colonial official who received a land grant in the area in 1816 and subsequently constructed a grand residence known as Henrietta Villa. Following Piper's financial decline, the estate was subdivided throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, facilitating the development of the exclusive residential landscape present today. The area features a mix of historic estates and modern architectural residences, with local amenities primarily focused on high-end residential living. While the suburb lacks a traditional commercial retail strip, it remains closely connected to the neighbouring hubs of Double Bay and Rose Bay, which provide comprehensive services, marinas, and dining options.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 33 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 8 |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 5 |
| Trespass | 2 | 7 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,334 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.