Canley Vale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
734 recorded in this period, compared with 789 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Canley Vale
Canley Vale is a suburban locality situated in South-Western Sydney, located 30 kilometres from the Sydney central business district in the state of New South Wales. It falls within the local government area of the City of Fairfield and shares the postcode 2166. Demographically, the suburb is characterised by a high level of cultural diversity, with a significant proportion of residents originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam and China. This multicultural identity heavily influences the linguistic landscape and local community profile of the area.
Local life in Canley Vale is centered around its vibrant commercial strip located primarily along Canley Vale Road, adjacent to the railway station. The shopping precinct is well-known for its wide array of Asian grocery stores, bakeries, medical services, and authentic restaurants, drawing visitors from across the broader Sydney metropolitan area. The locality is serviced by the Canley Vale railway station on the T8 Airport and South line of the Sydney Trains network, providing direct public transport access to Parramatta, Liverpool, and the Sydney CBD. Educational and recreational needs are met by local public schools and neighbourhood parks.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darug nation before European settlement in the late 18th and 19th centuries, when the land was initially used for farming and rural estates. The subdivision and urbanisation of Canley Vale accelerated following the opening of the railway line in the late 1800s, which transformed the semi-rural district into a residential suburb. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Canley Vale evolved significantly in tandem with waves of post-war immigration, eventually developing into the prominent multicultural hub it is recognised as today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 223 | 278 |
| Fraud | 38 | 29 |
| Malicious damage to property | 38 | 40 |
| Other theft | 38 | 24 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 37 | 45 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 36 | 39 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 25 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 27 | 25 |
| Breach bail conditions | 25 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 21 | 19 |
| Other offences | 19 | 14 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 18 | 22 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 17 | 23 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 17 | 27 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 15 | 30 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 12 |
| Other drug offences | 13 | 12 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,300 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.