Cronulla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,217 recorded in this period, compared with 1,116 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cronulla
Cronulla is a coastal suburb located 26 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the Sutherland Shire local government area, and shares the postcode 2230. Situated on a peninsula bordered by Bate Bay to the east, Port Hacking to the south, and Gunnamatta Bay to the west, it is Sydney's only beach accessible directly by train. The population is predominantly Australian-born, with a demographic profile that includes families, young professionals, and retirees drawn to the area's coastal environment.
The locality functions as a major commercial and recreational hub in the Sutherland Shire, featuring a bustling town centre with retail outlets, dining precincts, and high-density residential apartments. Cronulla is internationally renowned for its surf culture, boasting prominent beaches such as Cronulla Beach, North Cronulla, Elouera, and Wanda, alongside ocean pools and parklands. Transport connectivity is a key feature, anchored by Cronulla railway station at the terminus of the Illawarra line, supported by local bus services and ferry links across Port Hacking.
Historically, the area was inhabited by the Gweagal people, an Indigenous Australian clan of the Dharawal nation, whose presence is commemorated in local place names—"Cronulla" deriving from an Aboriginal word *kurranulla*, meaning "place of pink seashells." European settlement began in the 19th century, with the area initially utilized for fishing, timber-getting, and market gardens before evolving into a popular seaside resort destination following the opening of the railway line in 1939.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 153 | 80 |
| Breach bail conditions | 140 | 117 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 130 | 92 |
| Liquor offences | 95 | 80 |
| Malicious damage to property | 85 | 90 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 74 | 60 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 73 | 94 |
| Fraud | 39 | 45 |
| Other theft | 35 | 56 |
| Steal from retail store | 33 | 20 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 26 | 23 |
| Trespass | 26 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 25 | 14 |
| Other offences | 23 | 15 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 23 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 22 | 12 |
| Sexual assault | 21 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 20 | 53 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 17,899 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.