Coogee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
612 recorded in this period, compared with 618 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coogee
Coogee is a coastal suburb situated 8 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district, within the Local Government Area of the City of Randwick (Postcode: 2034). Geographically defined by its prominent ocean beach and surrounding sandstone headlands, the locality is primarily residential, featuring a mix of historic Federation homes, low-rise apartment blocks, and contemporary developments. According to the 2021 Australian census, Coogee has a population of approximately 14,000 residents, characterised by a high proportion of professional workers and a diverse demographic mix that includes both long-standing families and transient international residents.
Local life in Coogee centres heavily around its beach, which is protected from heavy swells by Wedding Cake Island and features popular coastal amenities including the Giles Baths and the McIvers Ladies Baths. The commercial hub is concentrated along Coogee Bay Road and Arden Street, offering a range of retail outlets, cafes, and restaurants. The suburb is well-connected to central Sydney by bus services and marks the southern terminus of the popular Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. Educational needs are served by local public and private schools, while surrounding parks and recreational facilities support an active outdoor lifestyle.
The area has a rich Indigenous history, originally inhabited by the Bidjigal people of the Eora nation, with the name "Coogee" derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "smell of seaweed" or "stinking weed," referencing the decaying kelp washed ashore. European settlement began in the early 19th century, with land grants initially used for farming and quarrying before transitioning into a seaside resort destination following the opening of a tramway in the late 1880s. Several historic buildings, including churches and Victorian-era residences, remain within the suburb, reflecting its gradual evolution from an isolated coastal outpost to a densely populated modern urban community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 74 | 71 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 52 | 58 |
| Malicious damage to property | 49 | 43 |
| Other theft | 41 | 36 |
| Steal from dwelling | 34 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 34 | 26 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 30 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 29 | 44 |
| Steal from retail store | 27 | 24 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 25 | 25 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 22 | 48 |
| Liquor offences | 20 | 33 |
| Trespass | 18 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 17 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 17 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 24 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 14 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14,634 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.