Cringila crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
256 recorded in this period, compared with 268 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cringila
Cringila is a residential and industrial suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Wollongong local government area and the 2502 postcode. Geographically, the locality is positioned approximately six kilometres south-west of the Wollongong central business district, bordered by industrial zones to the east and major transport corridors, including the Princes Highway and the Illawarra railway line. Demographically, Cringila is characterised by a culturally diverse population, having historically served as an initial settlement hub for successive waves of post-war European migrants and, later, arrivals from various other international backgrounds.
Local life in Cringila is centred around a compact commercial strip primarily located along Lake Avenue, which features a variety of multicultural food businesses, specialty shops, and essential services reflecting the suburb's demographic heritage. Educational and recreational needs are supported by local facilities, including Cringila Public School, neighborhood parks, and the Cringila Hills Recreation Park, which offers mountain biking trails and community green spaces. The suburb's proximity to the Port Kembla steelworks heavily influences its economic context, with many residents historically employed in heavy industry and manufacturing sectors within the immediate region.
The history of Cringila is closely intertwined with the industrial expansion of the greater Wollongong area and the development of the Port Kembla industrial precinct during the 20th century. Originally a largely rural and semi-cleared area, the suburb experienced rapid residential growth following the Second World War to accommodate the burgeoning workforce required by the nearby steel industry. This industrial heritage remains a defining characteristic of the locality, shaping its urban layout, multicultural community fabric, and socio-economic identity within the Illawarra region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 129 | 104 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 10 |
| Fraud | 10 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 10 |
| Other offences | 3 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 9 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,156 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.