Abbotsford crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
163 recorded in this period, compared with 128 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Abbotsford
Abbotsford is a harborside suburb located 10 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Canada Bay local government area (postcode 2046). Occupying a peninsula on the Parramatta River, the suburb is bounded by Hen and Chicken Bay to the west, Abbotsford Bay to the east, and Five Dock to the south. Demographically, Abbotsford is a medium-density residential area characterised by a mix of historic Federation homes, mid-century apartments, and modern waterfront high-density developments, housing a population that reflects a well-established and affluent community profile.
Local life in Abbotsford is centered around its village atmosphere, anchored by retail strips primarily along Great North Road and Abbotsford Road, which feature local cafes, restaurants, and essential services. The suburb is well-connected by public transport, featuring regular ferry services from the Abbotsford wharf to Circular Quay, alongside local bus routes. Recreational amenities are prominent due to the suburb's peninsular geography, including extensive foreshore parklands such as Mortlake Park, Wangal Reserve, and the Bay Walk running track which attracts walkers, runners, and cyclists.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wangal clan of the Eora nation before European settlement. The suburb derives its name from "Abbotsford House," a grand estate established in the 19th century by Arthur Todd Holroyd, who named the property after Sir Walter Scott’s home in Scotland. The area underwent significant industrial transformation with the establishment of the Australia Gas Light Company (AGL) works at neighboring Mortlake in the late 19th century, which heavily influenced local employment and housing before transitioning into residential and parkland uses in the latter half of the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 20 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 6 |
| Other offences | 15 | 7 |
| Fraud | 14 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 13 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 18 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 6 |
| Trespass | 7 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,431 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.