Botany crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
384 recorded in this period, compared with 393 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Botany
Botany is a suburb located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, situated 11 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district within the Bayside Council local government area (Postcode 2019). Geographically, the locality is positioned on the northern shores of Botany Bay and immediately adjacent to Sydney Airport, serving as a transitional hub between commercial, industrial, and residential zones. The demographic profile is characterized by a diverse residential population, which has evolved alongside the area's industrial expansion and proximity to major transport infrastructure.
Local life and amenities in Botany are centered around major arterial roads such as Botany Road, which features a commercial strip containing local retail shops, cafes, and essential services. The suburb balances its heavy industrial and logistics presence—driven by its proximity to Port Botany and the airport—with residential pockets, local parks, and recreational facilities such as Sir Joseph Banks Park, which commemorates the area's historical connection to European exploration. Educational and community facilities are integrated within the suburb to support its resident population.
Historically, Botany is of significant national importance, as the shores of Botany Bay were the site of Lieutenant James Cook's landing in 1770 aboard the HMS *Endeavour*. Originally known as the district of Botany Bay, the area transitioned from a rural and semi-industrial outpost in the 19th century into a major manufacturing and industrial center. The suburb retains a number of heritage-listed sites and historic buildings that reflect its origins as one of the earliest established industrial and residential settlements in the Sydney region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 42 | 31 |
| Malicious damage to property | 42 | 52 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 39 | 20 |
| Fraud | 32 | 42 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 27 | 41 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 22 | 18 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 23 |
| Other theft | 19 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 28 |
| Breach bail conditions | 13 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 17 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 8 | 4 |
| Other offences | 8 | 17 |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 6 | 2 |
| Trespass | 6 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,960 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.