Pyrmont crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,374 recorded in this period, compared with 1,268 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pyrmont
Pyrmont is a harbourside inner-city suburb located approximately two kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales. Situated on a peninsula extending into Sydney Harbour, it is bounded by Darling Harbour to the east and Blackwattle Bay to the west. Administratively part of the City of Sydney local government area and designated with the postcode 2009, the suburb has transformed from a dense industrial precinct into a high-density residential and commercial hub. It is characterized by a diverse demographic profile, comprising a significant population of young professionals and established residents living in modern apartment complexes and converted heritage warehouses.
The suburb offers a variety of amenities, including the Star Sydney casino and entertainment complex, the Australian National Maritime Museum, and extensive waterfront parklands such as Pirrama Park. Public connectivity is provided by the Sydney Light Rail, which traverses the peninsula, alongside bus services and ferry access at Pyrmont Bay. Historically, Pyrmont served as a vital maritime and industrial center, home to prominent stone quarries, flour mills, and the landmark Pyrmont Power Station. While much of the industrial infrastructure has been repurposed, the area retains significant heritage value, evidenced by 19th-century terrace housing, the iconic Pyrmont Bridge, and several preserved sandstone buildings that reflect its mid-to-late Victorian development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 115 | 132 |
| Fraud | 102 | 72 |
| Liquor offences | 95 | 80 |
| Other theft | 95 | 100 |
| Other drug offences | 94 | 84 |
| Malicious damage to property | 79 | 74 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 78 | 69 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 70 | 63 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 57 | 52 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 55 | 30 |
| Steal from dwelling | 50 | 56 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 41 | 51 |
| Trespass | 38 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 36 | 30 |
| Breach bail conditions | 35 | 26 |
| Steal from retail store | 31 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 26 | 24 |
| Other offences | 24 | 33 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,658 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.