Birchgrove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
84 recorded in this period, compared with 102 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Birchgrove
Birchgrove is a harbourside suburb located in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, sharing the 2041 postcode with neighbouring Balmain. Situated on a peninsula bounded by the Parramatta River, Iron Cove, and White Bay, the locality is characterised by steep topography sloping down to various bays and inlets. Demographically, it is a predominantly residential area with a population typically skewing towards established families and affluent professionals, featuring high median property values and dwelling densities dominated by detached federation homes and terraces.
Local life in Birchgrove is primarily residential and lifestyle-oriented, supported by local parks, cafes, and recreational facilities rather than heavy commercial development. Notable green spaces include Birchgrove Park and Yurulbin Park, both of which offer extensive waterfront access, picnic facilities, and views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The suburb is serviced by local bus routes and public ferry services from Birchgrove Wharf, providing direct maritime transport to the Sydney central business district.
Historically, the area was traditional land of the Wangal clan of the Darug nation before European settlement in the late 18th century. The suburb takes its name from "Birch Grove House," a colonial estate established in the early 1800s by Lieutenant John Birch. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the locality evolved from agricultural land into a working-class residential and maritime industrial hub, closely tied to the nearby shipbuilding and dockyard industries of the Balmain peninsula, before undergoing significant gentrification in the latter half of the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 17 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 3 |
| Fraud | 5 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 5 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,228 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.