Drummoyne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
487 recorded in this period, compared with 463 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Drummoyne
Drummoyne is a waterfront suburb located 6 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Local Government Area of the City of Canada Bay (Postcode: 2047). Occupying a peninsula bordered by the Parramatta River, Iron Cove, and the Motley Channel, the suburb features extensive foreshore areas and parklands. According to the 2021 Australian census, Drummoyne has a population of approximately 12,000 residents, characterised by a high density of medium- and high-density housing alongside traditional Federation-era homes.
The local lifestyle is centered around its commercial strip along Victoria Road and prominent recreational amenities, including Drummoyne Oval, Taplin Park, and the Drummoyne Swimming Centre. The suburb serves as a major transport corridor, linked to the Sydney CBD and northern suburbs via Victoria Road and the Iron Cove Bridge, and is heavily serviced by regular public bus routes and ferry services from the Drummoyne wharf.
Originally inhabited by the Wangal clan of the Darug people, the area was named by Scottish-born butcher William Wright after his ancestral home, Drummoyne House, in Scotland. European settlement began in the early 19th century with land grants utilised initially for agriculture and grand estates before undergoing suburban subdivision in the late 1800s. Today, the suburb retains several heritage-listed buildings and structures, reflecting its evolution from a rural outpost to an established inner-west residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 96 | 60 |
| Fraud | 60 | 61 |
| Other offences | 48 | 31 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 42 | 28 |
| Malicious damage to property | 29 | 34 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 23 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 19 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 18 | 27 |
| Other theft | 17 | 39 |
| Steal from dwelling | 17 | 13 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 19 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 6 |
| Trespass | 10 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,011 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.