Bass Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,036 recorded in this period, compared with 1,060 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bass Hill
Bass Hill is a suburb located 24 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and the 2197 postcode. Situated north of Bankstown, the locality is bound by the Georges River to its west and is primarily characterised by a mix of low-density residential housing, commercial pockets, and significant open green spaces. Demographically, it is a culturally diverse residential area reflecting the broader multicultural composition of southwestern Sydney.
Local life and amenities in Bass Hill are centered around commercial hubs such as the Bass Hill Plaza shopping centre, which provides essential retail and services to residents. The suburb is well-connected by major transport corridors including the Hume Highway, facilitating access to surrounding commercial centres. Educational needs are served by several local public and private schools, while recreational opportunities are supported by numerous parks, sporting fields, and proximity to the natural reserves along the Georges River.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Darug people. The suburb derives its name from early colonial explorer George Bass, who, alongside Matthew Flinders, explored the nearby Georges River. Historically defined by rural land use and agriculture through the 19th and early 20th centuries, Bass Hill underwent significant suburbanisation in the post-World War II period, transforming into the established residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 292 | 278 |
| Fraud | 146 | 168 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 73 | 85 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 62 | 68 |
| Malicious damage to property | 50 | 51 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 49 | 47 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 41 | 42 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 32 | 17 |
| Steal from retail store | 30 | 33 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 25 | 36 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 25 | 32 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22 | 18 |
| Other drug offences | 18 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 17 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 16 | 17 |
| Trespass | 15 | 10 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 14 | 7 |
| Other theft | 12 | 21 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,230 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.