Bankstown crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5,093 recorded in this period, compared with 5,102 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bankstown
Bankstown is a major commercial and residential suburb located approximately 20 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (postcode 2200). Geographically situated on the uplands between the Cooks and Georges Rivers, it functions as a primary strategic centre in south-western Sydney. Demographically, Bankstown is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse and multicultural localities, characterized by a significant population with overseas-born origins, particularly from Lebanon, Vietnam, and other parts of the Middle East and Asia, alongside a growing number of residents from diverse global backgrounds.
Local life in Bankstown is centered around a bustling commercial district, particularly along Chapel Road and around the Bankstown railway station, which forms a major transport hub on the T3 Bankstown Line. The suburb offers extensive retail facilities, notably anchored by Bankstown Central, alongside a diverse array of international restaurants, cafes, and markets that reflect its multicultural demographic. Educational and recreational amenities are well-represented, featuring local public and private schools, TAFE NSW campuses, parks, and regional sporting facilities such as Bankstown Memorial Oval.
Originally inhabited by the Eora and Darug peoples, the area was explored by Europeans in 1795 when George Bass and Matthew Flinders navigated the Georges River. The locality was named in 1797 in honour of Sir Joseph Banks, the prominent botanist who accompanied Captain James Cook on his first voyage to Australia. Early European settlement was primarily agricultural, but the suburb experienced significant urbanisation following the arrival of the railway in 1893 and further industrial expansion during the mid-20th century. While much of the historic building fabric has been superseded by modern high-density and commercial development, Bankstown retains several heritage-listed sites that mark its evolution from a rural outpost into a major urban hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1,645 | 1,335 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 690 | 840 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 272 | 297 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 229 | 225 |
| Fraud | 201 | 203 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 201 | 221 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 187 | 190 |
| Steal from retail store | 187 | 185 |
| Malicious damage to property | 185 | 221 |
| Other theft | 118 | 149 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 95 | 108 |
| Other drug offences | 91 | 75 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 90 | 93 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 74 | 77 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 71 | 67 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 69 | 68 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 62 | 115 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 60 | 55 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 34,933 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.