Albion Park Rail crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
553 recorded in this period, compared with 538 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Albion Park Rail
Albion Park Rail is a residential and industrial suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Shellharbour local government area (postcode 2527). Situated approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney, the locality lies on the coastal plain near the Macquarie Rivulet and the western shores of Lake Illawarra. The population is characterized by a mix of families and working-class households, reflecting its evolution from a rural outpost into an established urban fringe area supported by nearby commercial and industrial hubs.
The locality functions primarily as a residential area, supplemented by light industrial zones and commercial services along the Illawarra Highway. Local life centers around community parks, sporting facilities, and proximity to the larger commercial precincts of Shellharbour and Albion Park. Transport infrastructure plays a significant role in the area; it is serviced by the South Coast railway line and has historically been a key transit corridor, a function recently enhanced by the completion of the Albion Park Rail bypass to alleviate regional traffic congestion.
Originally inhabited by the Wadi Wadi people, the area was settled by Europeans in the early 19th century and developed primarily for agriculture, dairy farming, and timber getting. The arrival of the railway in the late 1800s catalyzed local growth, giving the settlement its distinguishing topographical and economic focus. While much of the modern landscape reflects late 20th-century suburban expansion, the locality retains historical significance through its transport heritage and proximity to the Illawarra Regional Airport, which occupies the former site of a World War II RAAF base.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 55 | 22 |
| Fraud | 44 | 62 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 44 | 37 |
| Malicious damage to property | 42 | 48 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 37 | 34 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 31 | 24 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 31 | 14 |
| Steal from retail store | 31 | 43 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 23 | 24 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 22 | 14 |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 20 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 13 |
| Other theft | 15 | 12 |
| Trespass | 13 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 19 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 12 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 16 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 11 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,920 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.