Willoughby East crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Willoughby East
Willoughby East is a residential suburb located approximately 8 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district within the City of Willoughby local government area (postcode 2068). Geographically, the suburb is defined by its proximity to the Middle Harbour catchment, bordered by the steep topography of the Sailors Bay valley to the east and the more densely developed urban corridors of Willoughby and Northbridge to the west. Demographically, the area is characterized by a high proportion of families and professionals, reflecting the socio-economic profile of the broader Lower North Shore, with housing primarily consisting of detached dwellings on leafy suburban blocks.
The local lifestyle is focused on quiet, residential amenity, supported by proximity to the commercial hub of Willoughby and the retail services of nearby Chatswood. The suburb features several local parks and reserves, such as Hallstrom Park, which provide access to green space and walking trails connecting to the foreshore. Educational facilities and community services are well-integrated into the surrounding suburbs, and the area is serviced by regular bus routes providing connectivity to the Sydney CBD and major regional transit nodes.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Cammeraygal people before being settled by Europeans in the early 19th century. Early development was largely driven by the subdivision of large land grants, transitioning from agricultural and timber-cutting interests to suburban residential expansion by the early 20th century. The suburb retains a number of heritage-listed residences and streetscapes that reflect the architectural evolution of Sydney’s northern suburbs, including various examples of Federation and inter-war housing styles that contribute to the locality's established character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,864 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.