Cabarita crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
103 recorded in this period, compared with 131 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cabarita
Cabarita is a primarily residential suburb located 14 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Canada Bay local government area and the 2137 postcode. Occupying a peninsula on the southern banks of the Parramatta River, the suburb is bounded by the waters of Majors Bay to the west and Hen and Chicken Bay to the east. Demographically, Cabarita is characterized by a mix of medium-density apartment complexes and traditional detached dwellings, housing a population that reflects the broader multicultural and socio-economic profile of inner-west Sydney.
Local life in Cabarita is centered around outdoor recreation and waterfront amenity, anchored by the expansive Cabarita Park, which features picnic areas, playgrounds, and historical structures. The suburb is a key transport hub for the region, serviced by the Cabarita Ferry Wharf, which provides regular RiverCAT services to Circular Quay. While Cabarita itself is largely quiet and residential, it offers immediate access to local cafes, dining, and retail services, with larger commercial hubs located in nearby Concord and Burwood.
Historically, the area was originally home to the Wangal clan of the Darug nation before European settlement. The suburb derives its name from an Aboriginal word believed to mean "by the water" or "down by the water." During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the waterfront land was largely industrial, most notably serving as the site of the Unilever (originally Lever Brothers) soap factory, which operated for decades before being redeveloped into modern residential housing in the late 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 59 | 88 |
| Fraud | 8 | 5 |
| Trespass | 7 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,933 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.