Willoughby crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
94 recorded in this period, compared with 123 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Willoughby
Willoughby is a suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, approximately 8 kilometres north of the Sydney Central Business District. It sits within the local government area of the City of Willoughby and shares the 2068 postcode with neighbouring suburbs like Castlecrag and Middle Cove. Demographically, the area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, ranging from Federation-era homes to modern dwellings, and serves as a significant residential hub with a professional, multicultural population.
The suburb features a vibrant commercial precinct primarily centred along Willoughby Road, which hosts a variety of retail stores, professional services, and a diverse range of restaurants. Local amenities include several public parks, such as Willoughby Park, as well as proximity to essential infrastructure and public transport links connecting the area to the wider North Shore and Sydney CBD. Education is well-supported by both public and private primary and secondary schools located within or immediately adjacent to the suburb.
Historically, the Willoughby area was inhabited by the Cammeraygal people before European settlement began in the early 19th century. The district was originally developed for timber-getting and farming, later transitioning into a residential suburb as transport links improved. Willoughby retains various heritage-listed buildings and sites that reflect its 19th and early 20th-century development, preserving its architectural character against the backdrop of ongoing urban evolution.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 20 | 17 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 14 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 3 |
| Other theft | 5 | 8 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 9 |
| Trespass | 4 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,124 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.