Queenscliff crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
45 recorded in this period, compared with 56 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Queenscliff
Queenscliff is a coastal suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, approximately 16 kilometres northeast of the Sydney central business district. Part of the Northern Beaches Council local government area, it is situated on a narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean to the east and Manly Lagoon to the west. The suburb is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of low-density housing and apartment blocks, and is home to a demographic that reflects the wider Northern Beaches profile, generally comprising professionals and families attracted to the area’s proximity to the coast.
The locality is best known for Queenscliff Beach, which forms the northern end of the popular Manly-to-Freshwater stretch. The area features limited commercial activity, with residents relying on the neighboring suburb of Manly for major amenities and services. Notable local features include the Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, established in 1924, and the scenic Manly Lagoon, which provides a natural border and recreational space for walking and kayaking. The suburb's history is closely tied to the broader development of the Manly peninsula, evolving from early colonial land grants into a prominent residential and tourist destination throughout the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 7 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 4 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,407 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.