Crime Rates for Darling Point, NSW
⇌ Compare Darling Point with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Darling Point (2027) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 124 reported incidents, equal to 3,118 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Darling Point, NSW in 2021 was 3,977. In the last 10 years, Darling Point, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 248.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 67.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 662.8 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Darling Point for 2026: Theft (51), Assault (19), Drug offences (12).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 185 | 200 | 254 | 186 | 164 | 119 | 173 | 152 | 154 | 137 | 124 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 12 | 7 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 20 | 17 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 15 | 17 | 33 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 12 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 9 |
| Other offences | 11 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 31 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Theft | 91 | 98 | 88 | 70 | 71 | 58 | 54 | 69 | 56 | 59 | 51 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
In 2026, Darling Point, NSW recorded 124 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 765 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 11 | -18.18% (11) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 15 | -40.00% (15) |
| Other offences | 11 | 12 | -8.33% (12) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 15 | 13 | 15.38% (13) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 6 | 16.67% (6) |
| Other theft | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 12 | -41.67% (12) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 9 | 11.11% (9) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Darling Point, NSW
How common is car theft in the Darling Point, NSW?
There were 6 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 60.8 day.
Is Darling Point, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Darling Point, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,118 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Darling Point, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Darling Point, NSW was Theft with 51 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Darling Point, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Darling Point, NSW have increased by 4% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Darling Point, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 29 incident against persons in Darling Point, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Darling Point, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 60 property crime incident in Darling Point, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Darling Point, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Darling Point, NSW recorded 12 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Darling Point (2021)
Darling Point is a quiet suburb with around 3977 people. While families are part of the community, only about 27.3% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $3219, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.4%. While 59.5% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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