Annandale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
513 recorded in this period, compared with 514 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Annandale
Annandale is an inner-west residential suburb located approximately 5 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Inner West Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2038. Bounded by Rozelle Bay to the north, Iron Cove to the northwest, Leichhardt to the west and southwest, and Camperdown and Glebe to the east, the suburb covers a compact geographical footprint. According to the 2021 Australian census, Annandale has a population of approximately 9,000 residents, characterised by a high proportion of professional workers, families, and medium-to-high density housing alongside its prominent Victorian-era terrace stock.
Local life in Annandale is centered around Parramatta Road and Booth Street, which function as the primary commercial corridors featuring heritage storefronts, cafes, restaurants, and local services. The suburb contains several public green spaces, most notably Federal Park and Bicentennial Park, which offer open parklands and pedestrian access along the Rozelle Bay and Iron Cove foreshores. Educational facilities include Annandale Public School and Annandale North Public School, and the area is serviced by local bus networks providing transit links to the Sydney CBD and surrounding inner-city suburbs.
Established in the late 19th century, Annandale was founded on land originally granted to Lieutenant-Colonel George Johnston in 1793, who named the estate after his birthplace in Annandale, Scotland. The area experienced rapid residential subdivision during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, resulting in its distinct architectural character defined by intact streetscapes of single and double-storey Victorian terrace houses, particularly along Johnston Street. The suburb contains numerous items listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register, including grand Federation-era residences, churches, and historic industrial remnants that reflect its evolution from a 19th-century elite estate to a densely settled urban locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 50 | 56 |
| Malicious damage to property | 43 | 65 |
| Fraud | 42 | 33 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 29 | 24 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 28 | 30 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 34 |
| Steal from dwelling | 26 | 30 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 18 |
| Other theft | 20 | 25 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 19 | 19 |
| Breach bail conditions | 18 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 27 |
| Steal from retail store | 14 | 5 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 13 | 17 |
| Trespass | 13 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 8 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 10 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,487 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.