Croydon Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
341 recorded in this period, compared with 308 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Croydon Park
Croydon Park is a predominantly residential suburb located 10 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the state of New South Wales (postcode 2133). The majority of the locality falls within the local government area of the Burwood Council, with smaller portions extending into the City of Canterbury Bankstown and the Inner West Council. Geographically bounded to the south by the Cooks River, the suburb features a mix of traditional residential housing, including Federation-style homes and mid-century dwellings, alongside contemporary medium-density developments.
Local commercial activity is concentrated along Georges River Road, which serves as the suburb's primary retail and dining strip, featuring a diverse array of small businesses, eateries, and everyday services. The area is well-serviced by public green spaces, most notably Wangal Reserve, which runs along the Cooks River corridor and provides walking paths and sporting facilities. While Croydon Park does not have its own railway station, it is connected to surrounding transport hubs via regional bus services.
Originally home to the Wangal clan of the Eora nation, the area's European history dates back to early land grants issued in the early 19th century. The locality gradually transitioned from rural estates and orchards into a residential suburb following subdivision in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a development phase accelerated by the expansion of Sydney's tram and rail networks. Several historic residential buildings and local landmarks remain, reflecting the architectural evolution of Sydney's inner-west suburbs over the past century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 76 | 46 |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 35 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 30 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 22 | 32 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 21 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 18 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 23 |
| Breach bail conditions | 13 | 12 |
| Liquor offences | 12 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 4 |
| Steal from retail store | 9 | 13 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 4 |
| Other offences | 5 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 4 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 5 |
| Trespass | 5 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,929 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.