Vaucluse crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
239 recorded in this period, compared with 233 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Vaucluse
Vaucluse is an affluent harbourside suburb located on the South Head peninsula, approximately 8 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales. Falling under the primary jurisdiction of the Municipality of Woollahra and designated with the postcode 2030, the locality is defined by its rugged coastal topography, including dramatic sandstone cliffs and panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Tasman Sea. Demographically, it is characterised by high-income residents and a prevalence of detached, architecturally significant luxury residences, consistent with its status as one of Australia’s most expensive real estate markets.
The suburb offers a quiet, residential lifestyle with amenities concentrated around local village hubs such as those on New South Head Road and Old South Head Road. It is home to several public green spaces, including Parsley Bay Reserve and the expansive harbour-front grounds of Nielsen Park. Historically, the area was named after the estate of Sir Henry Browne Hayes, an Irish explorer who modelled his residence after the 14th-century French fountain of Vaucluse. The suburb retains a rich architectural heritage, most notably highlighted by the mid-19th-century Gothic Revival mansion, Vaucluse House, which is maintained as a historic house museum by Sydney Living Museums.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 21 |
| Fraud | 21 | 25 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 23 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 19 |
| Trespass | 17 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 15 | 17 |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 10 |
| Other offences | 13 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 12 |
| Other theft | 7 | 11 |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,510 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.