Bangor crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
78 recorded in this period, compared with 85 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bangor
Bangor is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the Sutherland Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2234. Situated approximately 30 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is geographically defined by its natural bushland setting, bordered by the Woronora River to the west and north. Demographically, Bangor is primarily characterised by low-density suburban housing, predominantly consisting of detached single-family dwellings, and is home to a stable population of families and long-term residents.
Local life and amenities in Bangor are centered around community-focused infrastructure designed to serve its residential population. The suburb features a local shopping village that provides essential retail, dining, and professional services. Educational needs are met by local public schooling options, while surrounding natural reserves and parks offer recreational spaces for residents, including sports fields, walking tracks, and access to waterfront views along the Woronora River.
The history of the area prior to European settlement is associated with the Dharawal-speaking people, who utilized the rich bushland and river resources. The suburb’s modern development largely took place in the latter half of the 20th century, transforming what was once isolated bushland into a planned residential area. The naming of the suburb reflects the region's historical ties, and while it lacks extensive commercial heritage listings, its historical trajectory mirrors the broader post-war suburban expansion of the Sutherland Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 13 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 12 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 15 |
| Other offences | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,536 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.