Birrong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
159 recorded in this period, compared with 136 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Birrong
Birrong is a residential suburb located 24 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and the 2143 postcode. Geographically, it is primarily a low-density residential area characterised by suburban homes and tree-lined streets. Demographically, the suburb reflects the multicultural and diverse population typical of southwestern Sydney, with a mix of families, long-term residents, and various migrant communities.
The locality is supported by essential local amenities, centred largely around the Birrong railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line, which provides public transport connectivity to Sydney's broader rail network. Birrong features several local parks, sports facilities—including the Birrong Leisure Centre—and small commercial strips providing everyday retail and convenience services. Educational needs for the area are met by local public schools, including Birrong Public School and Birrong Girls High School.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darug people before European settlement. The suburb's name, of Indigenous origin, is believed to mean "bad" or "no good" in a local Aboriginal language, though it was officially adopted with the opening of the railway station in 1928. Much of Birrong's residential development took place in the mid-20th century, growing alongside the expansion of Sydney’s post-war suburban railway network.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 29 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 8 |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 4 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Fraud | 3 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,331 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.