Daceyville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
213 recorded in this period, compared with 160 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Daceyville
Daceyville is a residential suburb located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, situated within the Bayside Council local government area and the 2032 postcode. Characterised by a low-density residential layout featuring Federation-style homes and California bungalows, the suburb accommodates a diverse population of families and older residents alongside a multicultural demographic.
Local life in Daceyville centres around suburban amenity, featuring local parks, sporting fields, and small-scale commercial strips that provide everyday retail and dining options. The suburb is primarily residential but benefits from its proximity to major employment and transport hubs, including the nearby Prince of Wales Hospital, the University of New South Wales in Kensington, and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is well-serviced by public bus networks connecting residents to the Sydney CBD and surrounding eastern and southern beaches.
Daceyville holds national historical and architectural importance as a government-sponsored garden suburb. Established in 1912 by the Labor government of James McGowen, the housing estate was named after John Rowland Dacey, a state politician who championed affordable housing. Designed in the garden suburb movement style, the layout prioritised wide, tree-lined streets, public green spaces, and community planning, and the suburb is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 12 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 19 | 13 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 18 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 16 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 12 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 9 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,146 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.