Port Hacking crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Port Hacking
Port Hacking is a geographical locality and tidal estuary situated within the Sutherland Shire of New South Wales, Australia. The area is defined by the extensive Port Hacking waterway, which serves as a natural border between the suburban northern reaches—including suburbs such as Miranda, Sylvania, and Gymea—and the Royal National Park to the south. Demographically, the locality is characterized by a mix of established residential development, deep-water access for maritime recreation, and significant protected natural corridors. It falls under the 2229 postcode and is administered by the Sutherland Shire Council.
Life in Port Hacking is centered on its proximity to the water, with amenities including numerous boat ramps, marinas, and residential waterfront properties. The locality serves as a primary hub for recreational boating, fishing, and swimming, bolstered by access to the extensive trail networks and picnic grounds of the adjacent Royal National Park. Essential services, retail centers, and educational facilities are primarily provided by the neighboring suburbs of the Sutherland Shire, which facilitate the daily needs of the local population.
The region holds significant historical and heritage value, as it was one of the first areas in Australia to be explored by European settlers, with Captain James Cook charting the entrance in 1770. Prior to European arrival, the area was, and remains, a site of deep cultural significance for the Dharawal people, who have occupied the land for millennia. Much of the southern shoreline has been preserved through its inclusion in the Royal National Park, the second-oldest national park in the world, which protects the area's geological features and indigenous archaeological sites from suburban encroachment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Fraud | 1 | 5 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,210 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.