10North Sydney
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 10 out of 10 Very low crime
10/10 in New South Wales · 10/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 9,200 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 81 | 109.9 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 257 | 348.7 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 2 | 2.7 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 1,065 | 1,444.9 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 137 | 185.9 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 171 | 232 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 81 |
| Violence | 257 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,065 |
| Drugs | 137 |
| Damage and public order | 171 |
Questions about crime in North Sydney
- Is North Sydney safe?
- North Sydney: Safety 10 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in North Sydney?
- North Sydney: Weighted crime: 9,200 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in North Sydney?
- Recorded homicides in North Sydney (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Mosman 10/10
- Sydney 1/10
- Lane Cove 10/10
- Willoughby 9/10
- Hunters Hill 10/10
- Woollahra 9/10
- Inner West 8/10
- Waverley 7/10
