Casula crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
983 recorded in this period, compared with 1,005 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Casula
Casula is a predominantly residential and commercial suburb located 32 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Liverpool local government area and the 2170 postcode. Spanning the Georges River, the locality features a mix of traditional housing, modern medium-density developments, and open green spaces. According to the 2021 Australian census, Casula is a culturally diverse and growing community with a population of approximately 21,000 residents, supported by a broad demographic profile of families, young professionals, and retirees.
Local life in Casula is centred around key transport and retail infrastructure, including the Casula Mall and the Casula railway station, which provides direct commuter access to the Sydney CBD via the T2 Airport, South & Cumberland lines. The area is well-serviced by local schools, parks, and recreational facilities. A prominent cultural amenity is the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, a multi-arts facility housed within a converted power station on the banks of the Georges River, which hosts exhibitions, theatre productions, and community workshops.
Originally inhabited by the Tharawal (Dharawal) and Darug Aboriginal peoples, the European history of the area dates back to the early 19th century when land grants were issued for agriculture. The locality was named after "Casula," the ancestral home of early settler and magistrate John Townson. During the 20th century, the suburb evolved from rural farmlands into a suburban residential area, influenced heavily by post-war migration and broader metropolitan expansion in Sydney's south-west.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 112 | 86 |
| Fraud | 96 | 90 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 94 | 96 |
| Malicious damage to property | 86 | 99 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 73 | 107 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 62 | 52 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 58 | 78 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 52 | 30 |
| Breach bail conditions | 36 | 33 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 27 | 43 |
| Sexual assault | 24 | 23 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 23 | 16 |
| Other theft | 21 | 41 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 21 | 16 |
| Steal from dwelling | 21 | 24 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 20 | 17 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 15 | 24 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 19 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16,584 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.