Caringbah South crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
164 recorded in this period, compared with 181 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Caringbah South
Caringbah South is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the Sutherland Shire local government area, carrying the postcode 2229. Situated approximately 26 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, the locality occupies a peninsula bounded by the waterways of the Port Hacking estuary to the south, Burraneer Bay to the east, and Woolooware Bay to the west. Demographically, it is characterised predominantly by established families and professionals, featuring a mix of detached residential housing, modern waterfront properties, and medium-density townhouses.
Local life in Caringbah South is defined by its proximity to the water, supporting a lifestyle centred around boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The suburb is primarily residential but contains local commercial hubs along Captain Cook Drive and Caravonica Road, offering essential retail services, cafes, and dining options. Additional commercial, medical, and transport amenities, including a railway station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line, are accessible in the adjacent commercial centre of Caringbah. The area is served by local public and private schools, as well as several parks and sporting reserves.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Gweagal people, an Indigenous Australian clan of the Dharawal nation, who utilized the rich marine resources of the Port Hacking and surrounding bays. European presence in the wider Caringbah area began in the 19th century, initially associated with timber-getting, shell-gathering for lime, and later, agricultural pursuits and market gardens. The suffix "South" distinguishes the area from Caringbah proper, with substantial suburban development occurring primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century as Sydney's southern rail and road infrastructure expanded.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 24 | 25 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 20 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 21 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 7 |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
| Other theft | 4 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,168 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.