Caringbah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,046 recorded in this period, compared with 1,212 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Caringbah
Caringbah is a mixed residential and commercial suburb located in southern Sydney, within the Sutherland Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2229. Situated approximately 24 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, the locality spans both sides of Kingsway—a major arterial road—and extends north toward the foreshores of the Port Hacking estuary and south toward Woolooware Bay. Demographically, it features a balanced mix of detached residential housing, medium-density apartments, and a prominent commercial and light-industrial precinct known as Caringbah Cnr.
Local life in Caringbah is centred around its commercial strip along Kingsway and near the Caringbah railway station, which offers commuter rail services on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. The suburb provides a range of essential retail, dining, and professional services, supplemented by nearby educational facilities, parks, and sporting grounds. Its proximity to Cronulla beaches and the waterways of Botany Bay and Port Hacking supports a lifestyle focused on outdoor recreation and maritime activities.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Gweagal clan of the Dharawal speaking people. European settlement began in the 19th century, with the locality initially developing around timber-cutting, farming, and market gardens. The name "Caringbah" is derived from an Aboriginal word believed to mean a place of sea gulls or corellas. The opening of the railway line in 1939 acted as a catalyst for suburban expansion, transforming the area from a rural settlement into a well-connected residential and industrial hub throughout the mid-to-late 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 215 | 245 |
| Steal from retail store | 83 | 61 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 75 | 94 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 67 | 66 |
| Malicious damage to property | 61 | 98 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 46 | 52 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 44 | 81 |
| Breach bail conditions | 43 | 34 |
| Fraud | 36 | 49 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 35 | 35 |
| Trespass | 35 | 28 |
| Other theft | 32 | 39 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 26 | 31 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 25 | 16 |
| Other offences | 24 | 11 |
| Other drug offences | 22 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 21 | 18 |
| Steal from dwelling | 19 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,575 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.