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Crime rate in North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 66,489 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.41 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,325 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 34.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 361 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 795 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.96 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
37.02% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
7.44% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year North Sydney crime trends

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North Sydney crime compared

Top crime types in North Sydney:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 500 reported cases of Theft.

    500

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 263 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    263

  • Deception

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 258 reported cases of Deception.

    258

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 242 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    242

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 192 reported cases of Property damage.

    192

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 171 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    171

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 137 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    137

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 118 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    118

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 100 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    100

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 82 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    82

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 63 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    63

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 60 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    60

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 36 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    36

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 26 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 17 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in North Sydney there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Sydney

    1 in 184

    In 2024 in North Sydney your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 184

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • North Sydney

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in North Sydney your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 84

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Sydney rank in crime?

North Sydney lga is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Sydney a safe lga?

North Sydney lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in North Sydney?

The top crime types in North Sydney are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in North Sydney?

500 Theft cases were reported in North Sydney in 2024.

Is crime increasing in North Sydney?

Crime in North Sydney has decreased by 9% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in North Sydney in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in North Sydney in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in North Sydney?

The least safe suburb in North Sydney is Crows Nest (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in North Sydney?

The safest suburb in North Sydney is Cremorne Point, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are North Sydney crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in North Sydney by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Crows Nest (NSW), Milsons Point and North Sydney.


Suburbs in North Sydney

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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