Carss Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
49 recorded in this period, compared with 39 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carss Park
Carss Park is a residential suburb located 20 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the Georges River Council local government area and the 2221 postcode. Situated on the northern banks of Kogarah Bay—an inlet of the Georges River—the suburb is characterized by its hilly topography, leafy streetscapes, and waterfront reserves. Demographically, it is a low-density residential area that reflects the multicultural and suburban profile of the St George region.
Local life in Carss Park centers around its natural assets and recreational spaces, most notably Carss Bush Park, which spans the waterfront and offers picnic areas, walking trails, sports fields, and a children's playground. The suburb is primarily residential, with commercial amenities largely limited to local conveniences, requiring residents to access nearby commercial hubs like Kogarah and Blakehurst for broader retail, dining, and public transport services.
The area derives its name from William Carss, a Scottish cabinetmaker who acquired land in the district in the 1840s and built Carss Cottage, which is recognized as one of the oldest surviving buildings in the St George area. Carss Cottage now serves as a local museum operated by the Kogarah Historical Society. The suburb's development transitioned from early 19th-century land grants and timber-getting into a residential area following suburban expansion in the mid-20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 9 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,265 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.