Bardwell Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
76 recorded in this period, compared with 76 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bardwell Park
Bardwell Park is a residential suburb located 12 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the Bayside Council local government area and the 2207 postcode. Spanning a compact area characterised by undulating topography, the suburb features significant natural open spaces, notably along the Cooks River and Bardwell Creek valleys. The demographic profile is diverse, consisting of established families and professionals drawn to the area for its relative proximity to the Sydney CBD and major employment hubs.
Local life and amenities are centered around a small commercial strip located near the Bardwell Park railway station, which provides frequent commuter services on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. The suburb offers several recreational facilities, including Bardwell Park Golf Club, Cahill Park nearby, and various bushwalking tracks and parklands following the valley corridors. Educational and essential retail needs are supported by local facilities, with more extensive shopping and services available in neighbouring suburbs such as Bexley and Rockdale.
The history of Bardwell Park is closely tied to the expansion of Sydney’s southern railway network in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area takes its name from Thomas Wand-Bardwell, an early landowner who held property in the district. Subdivision and residential development accelerated following the opening of the Illawarra railway line, resulting in a distinct architectural heritage featuring Federation-era homes, inter-war California bungalows, and post-war residential infill.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 29 | 18 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 8 |
| Fraud | 6 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,320 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.