Ultimo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
817 recorded in this period, compared with 878 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ultimo
Ultimo is a high-density inner-city suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately two kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district. Situated within the City of Sydney local government area and sharing the 2007 postcode with neighbouring Pyrmont, the suburb is defined by its proximity to Darling Harbour and its transition from an industrial precinct into a major education and technology hub. Demographically, the area is characterized by a high proportion of students and young professionals, driven by the significant presence of tertiary institutions such as the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Ultimo College (TAFE NSW).
The suburb features a mix of historic terrace housing, repurposed industrial warehouses, and modern high-rise residential developments. Ultimo serves as a prominent media and cultural node, hosting major facilities such as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) headquarters and the Powerhouse Museum. Residents have access to extensive public transport links, including the Inner West Light Rail, and numerous green spaces, most notably the Wentworth Park sporting complex. Historically, Ultimo functioned as a vital industrial and working-class district during the 19th and early 20th centuries, housing wool stores and manufacturing plants that supported the Sydney economy. Much of this industrial heritage has been preserved through adaptive reuse projects, maintaining the suburb's Victorian-era architectural character alongside contemporary urban growth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 124 | 130 |
| Fraud | 78 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 59 | 71 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 55 | 47 |
| Steal from dwelling | 55 | 44 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 54 | 43 |
| Malicious damage to property | 52 | 57 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 43 | 52 |
| Steal from retail store | 29 | 46 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 21 |
| Trespass | 23 | 28 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 15 |
| Breach bail conditions | 18 | 17 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 17 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 10 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 16 | 21 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 13 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 16 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,410 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.