Avondale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
99 recorded in this period, compared with 102 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Avondale
Avondale is a semi-rural locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area and bearing the postcode 2530. Located west of Dapto, the area is characterized by its foothill geography, transitioning from the coastal plain toward the Illawarra escarpment. Due to its semi-rural nature, the population is relatively low and dispersed, consisting primarily of acreage properties, small-scale agricultural holdings, and rural-residential dwellings.
Local life in Avondale is defined by a quiet, rural-residential atmosphere with limited commercial amenities, relying heavily on neighboring suburbs like Dapto and Horsley for retail, secondary education, and major services. The area provides a scenic, natural environment with pockets of bushland and grazing land, and its residents have access to the broader recreational and infrastructural offerings of the Wollongong metropolitan area.
Historically, the lands surrounding Avondale were traditionally inhabited by the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area developed primarily around agriculture, timber-getting, and dairy farming, taking advantage of the fertile soils and proximity to the Illawarra transport corridors. While modern Avondale has largely transformed into a rural-residential community, it retains elements of its rural heritage through historic homesteads and remnants of early regional infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 10 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 2 |
| Other offences | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 6 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 5 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,695 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.