Banksmeadow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 65 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Banksmeadow
Banksmeadow is a predominantly industrial suburb located in southeastern Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 11 kilometres from the central business district. It falls within the local government area of Bayside Council and shares the 2019 postcode with neighbouring Botany. While the locality is largely defined by major freight terminals, warehousing, and port-related infrastructure associated with nearby Port Botany, it also encompasses small pockets of residential housing.
Local amenities in Banksmeadow primarily cater to its industrial and commercial workforce, though the suburb benefits from proximity to Sir Joseph Banks Park, a major regional open space featuring wetlands, walking tracks, and sporting facilities. The locality is bounded by major arterial transport corridors, facilitating heavy freight movement, and is served by local bus routes connecting it to surrounding residential and commercial hubs like Mascot and Kingsford.
Historically, Banksmeadow derives its name from Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist who accompanied Captain James Cook on the *HM Bark Endeavour* when it landed at nearby Botany Bay in 1770. The area transitioned from early pastoral and agricultural use into a significant industrial zone during the 20th century, driven by its strategic location adjacent to Botany Bay and the developing port facilities.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 6 |
| Other theft | 8 | 10 |
| Fraud | 7 | 4 |
| Trespass | 6 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 7 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 508 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.