Potts Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,293 recorded in this period, compared with 2,491 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Potts Point
Potts Point is a small, densely populated harbourside suburb located approximately two kilometres east of the Sydney central business district. It occupies a ridge on the peninsula separating Woolloomooloo Bay from Elizabeth Bay, falling within the primary jurisdiction of the City of Sydney local government area (postcode 2011). The area is characterized by its high-density residential fabric, featuring a mix of historic mansions, substantial Victorian-era terraces, and a significant concentration of interwar Art Deco apartment buildings, which contribute to its distinct architectural identity.
The suburb is noted for its vibrant urban character, serving as a hub for boutique retail, fine dining, and diverse nightlife, particularly along its primary thoroughfares of Macleay Street and Darlinghurst Road. Historically, Potts Point was an affluent residential enclave for Sydney's elite in the 19th century before undergoing a period of transformation during the mid-20th century, when it became a centre for bohemian culture and the city's nightlife. Today, it retains a blend of its heritage legacy and contemporary urban density, housing a demographic of young professionals, artists, and long-term residents.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 476 | 659 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 211 | 131 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 160 | 126 |
| Other theft | 140 | 134 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 112 | 84 |
| Liquor offences | 107 | 174 |
| Steal from retail store | 83 | 112 |
| Breach bail conditions | 78 | 129 |
| Malicious damage to property | 67 | 66 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 63 | 55 |
| Offensive conduct | 57 | 76 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 56 | 50 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 56 | 58 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 53 | 69 |
| Fraud | 49 | 64 |
| Other offences | 43 | 49 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 42 | 34 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 41 | 28 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,183 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.