Beaconsfield crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, located 4 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the state of New South Wales (Postcode: 2015). Falling primarily within the local government area of the City of Sydney, it is geographically one of the smallest suburbs in the area, bordered by Alexandria, Zetland, and Rosebery. The population is characterized by a high-density urban demographic, featuring a mix of young professionals, couples, and established residents living in a combination of contemporary apartment developments and historic worker's cottages.
Local life and amenities in Beaconsfield are heavily integrated with the surrounding Green Square urban renewal precinct. While the suburb itself is predominantly residential and light commercial, residents have immediate access to expansive green spaces such as the nearby Waterloo Oval and Beaconsfield Park. The area is well-serviced by public transport, sitting within close proximity to Green Square railway station and multiple major bus routes connecting the inner-south to the Sydney CBD and eastern beaches. Commercial activity is supported by local cafés, small businesses, and the major retail hubs located in adjacent Zetland and Alexandria.
Historically, Beaconsfield was established as a working-class industrial area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, taking its name from Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield. The suburb's architectural heritage reflects this industrial past, featuring retained Victorian-era terrace housing, former warehouses, and manufacturing sites that have progressively undergone gentrification and adaptive reuse into residential and commercial spaces over the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 7 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 7 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 6 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,172 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.