Burwood Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
30 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Burwood Heights
Burwood Heights is a primarily residential suburb located in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, situated 12 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. It falls within the local government area of the Municipality of Burwood and shares the 2136 postcode. The locality is geographically compact, bounded generally by major thoroughfares including Liverpool Road, and is characterised by a mix of traditional detached residential dwellings, modern medium-density housing, and pockets of commercial activity. Demographically, it reflects the multicultural and diverse population typical of Sydney's inner-west region.
Local life in Burwood Heights is centred around convenience and community accessibility. While largely residential, the suburb is serviced by local retail strips, parks, and recreational spaces that cater to daily needs. Residents have ready access to broader commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities via neighbouring suburbs such as Burwood, Strathfield, and Enfield. The area is well-connected by regional bus networks operating along major arterial roads, providing transit links to major transport interchanges and the Sydney CBD.
Historically, Burwood Heights developed as part of the broader expansion of Sydney’s western railway and tramway corridors during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally forming part of the traditional lands of the Wangal clan of the Darug nation, the area transitioned from agricultural and pastoral uses to suburban residential subdivision. While much of the suburb's current built environment reflects contemporary redevelopment, it retains historical context through its proximity to older heritage-listed precincts within the broader Burwood local government area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 5 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,134 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.