Bankstown Aerodrome crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 72 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bankstown Aerodrome
Bankstown Aerodrome is a major aviation facility and industrial locality situated approximately 22 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (postcode 2200). Geographically, the suburb is heavily dominated by the operational footprint of the aerodrome itself, surrounded by light industrial, commercial, and warehousing zones. Due to its commercial and aviation-centric zoning, the permanent residential population is very small, with the surrounding area integrated into the broader residential and industrial makeup of western Sydney.
The locality functions primarily as a vital general aviation and employment hub for the region rather than a residential neighborhood. Bankstown Aerodrome is one of Australia's busiest training and general aviation airports, accommodating flight training schools, aircraft maintenance facilities, charter operations, and emergency services aviation. While the locality itself offers few traditional residential amenities like housing estates or retail shopping strips, it relies on adjacent suburbs such as Bankstown, Condell Park, and Milperra for commercial services, public transport connections, and community infrastructure.
Established in 1940, Bankstown Aerodrome has a rich military and civil aviation history. During World War II, the aerodrome was requisitioned by the Royal Australian Air Force and subsequently developed as a major base for both the RAAF and the United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific theater, hosting numerous squadrons and aircraft maintenance units. Following the war, control was returned to civil authorities, and the site developed into Sydney’s primary secondary airport, playing a foundational role in the expansion of Australian commercial aviation and pilot training.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 12 | 7 |
| Other theft | 8 | 9 |
| Fraud | 5 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 6 |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 5 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 5 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5 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.