Allawah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
158 recorded in this period, compared with 107 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Allawah
Allawah is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, situated 16 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. It falls primarily within the local government area of the Georges River Council and carries the postcode 2218. Geographically compact and predominantly urbanized, the suburb is characterized by a mix of Federation-era residential housing, mid-20th-century apartment blocks, and contemporary medium-density developments. Demographically, Allawah features a culturally diverse population reflective of Sydney's broader multicultural landscape, with a significant proportion of residents coming from varied overseas backgrounds.
Local life in Allawah is centered around its commercial strip adjacent to the Allawah railway station, which provides frequent commuter services on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. The suburb functions largely as a quiet residential enclave, supported by small-scale local retail shops, dining options, and essential services. For broader commercial, educational, and recreational needs, residents frequently access the neighboring and more substantial town centres of Hurstville and Kogarah. The suburb also includes local parks and recreational spaces that cater to the community.
The history of Allawah is closely tied to the expansion of the Illawarra railway line in the late 19th century. The name "Allawah" is derived from an Aboriginal word generally interpreted to mean "make your abode here" or "sit down," and the railway station opened in 1925 to serve the growing subdivision of the area. Prior to suburban development, the land was primarily used for agricultural and pastoral purposes. Over the decades, Allawah transitioned from a rural fringe into a settled urban neighborhood, retaining various examples of historic residential architecture alongside modern infill developments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 20 | 12 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 7 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 16 | 10 |
| Fraud | 15 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 23 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,351 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.