Connells Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
55 recorded in this period, compared with 48 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Connells Point
Connells Point is a residential suburb located 21 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the Georges River local government area and postcode 2221. Occupying a peninsula on the southern side of the Georges River, the suburb is bounded by the waterways of Oatley Bay to the west and Kogarah Bay to the east. The terrain is predominantly elevated and undulating, offering extensive waterfront views across the river system. Demographically, it is an established, low-density residential area characterised by detached family homes, medium-density townhouses, and waterfront estates.
Local life in Connells Point is centered around community-oriented outdoor recreation and quiet suburban living. The suburb features several waterfront parks and reserves, most notably Poulton Park, which provides walking tracks, sporting fields, boat ramps, and picnic areas along the water's edge. Commercial amenities are limited to a small local shopping strip on Connells Point Road, with broader retail, dining, and transport services accessible in the nearby commercial centres of Hurstville and South Hurstville. Public transport is primarily serviced by local bus routes connecting residents to nearby railway stations on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line.
The area is historically named after Daniel Connell, a 19th-century landholder who acquired property in the locality. Originally defined by bushland and orchards, the peninsula gradually transitioned into a semi-rural retreat before undergoing significant suburban subdivision and development throughout the mid-20th century. The suburb retains a strong architectural mix reflecting this evolution, alongside a few heritage-listed items and local landmarks that commemorate its early European settlement and maritime history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 6 |
| Fraud | 6 | 10 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,884 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.