Canada Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
36 recorded in this period, compared with 41 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Canada Bay
The City of Canada Bay is a local government area and waterfront suburb located in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 8 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Encompassing postcode 2046, the locality is bounded extensively by the Parramatta River and Iron Cove, providing a predominantly peninsular geography. According to demographic data, the area is characterized by a culturally diverse and growing population, featuring a mix of established families and younger professionals residing in a combination of historic freestanding homes, modern medium-density apartments, and high-density waterfront developments.
Local life in Canada Bay is centered around its extensive foreshore parks, recreational reserves, and maritime amenities. Key public spaces include the popular Bay Run—a 7-kilometre pedestrian and cycling track looping Iron Cove—as well as numerous waterfront parks that support community recreation and sporting activities. Commercial and retail activity is distributed across several thriving village hubs, notably in Concord, Drummoyne, and Rhodes, offering a broad range of retail, dining, and essential services connected by major arterial roads and public transport links, including buses and ferries.
The region has a rich history originating with the Wangal clan of the Eora Nation, who traditionally inhabited the foreshores of the Parramatta River. European settlement began in the early 19th century, with the area initially utilized for agriculture and later evolving into a significant industrial hub, particularly noted for brickworks, gasworks, and manufacturing. The locality derives its name from Canadian political prisoners who were exiled to the area in the 1840s following the Lower Canada Rebellion. Today, the municipality preserves several heritage-listed buildings, industrial remnants, and residential streetscapes that reflect its transition from an industrial working-class sector into a desirable residential suburb.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,308 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.