Woolwich crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
31 recorded in this period, compared with 33 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Woolwich
Woolwich is a small, affluent peninsula suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Municipality of Hunters Hill. Positioned at the confluence of the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers, the suburb is characterized by its hilly topography, deep-water harbour frontage, and dense residential character. Demographically, the area is home to a high proportion of professional households and established families, consistently ranking among the most affluent localities in the Hunters Hill local government area.
The suburb is defined by its preserved Victorian and Federation-era architecture, alongside contemporary waterfront estates. Local amenities are centered around the historic Woolwich Pier Hotel and the Woolwich Marina, which serves as a significant hub for recreational boating. Residents have access to several waterfront parks, including Valentia Street Wharf, which provides regular ferry services to Circular Quay. While the suburb lacks a major commercial retail precinct, it maintains a quiet, village-like atmosphere, relying on its proximity to the broader Hunters Hill shopping district for essential services.
Historically, the area was part of a larger land grant awarded to John Glennie in 1823 and later became a significant site for maritime and industrial activity in the 19th century. The suburb’s name is attributed to its early resemblance to the English dockyard town of Woolwich. Heritage conservation remains a priority for the locality, with numerous sites protected under the Hunters Hill local environmental plan to preserve the area’s distinct sandstone architecture and mid-19th-century streetscapes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 14 | 9 |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 833 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.