Dulwich Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
554 recorded in this period, compared with 528 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dulwich Hill
Dulwich Hill is a residential suburb located 8 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Inner West Council local government area and postcode 2203. Geographically, the suburb is bounded by Marrickville to the east, Petersham and Lewisham to the north, Hurlstone Park to the west, and Dulwich Hill's southern border is shaped by the Cooks River. Demographically, it is a diverse and densely populated area characterized by a mix of young professionals, families, and long-term residents living in a combination of Federation-era housing, inter-war apartment blocks, and contemporary medium-density developments.
Local life in Dulwich Hill is centered around its distinct commercial precincts, primarily along Marrickville Road and New Canterbury Road, which feature a wide array of independent retail stores, cafes, and restaurants reflecting the area's multicultural heritage. The suburb is well-serviced by public transport, featuring multiple light rail stops on the L1 Dulwich Hill line, a heavy rail railway station, and several bus routes connecting residents to the Sydney CBD and surrounding inner-west localities. Recreational spaces are anchored by the Cooks River cycleway and local parks such as Johnson Park and Wuli Creek reserve, providing open green space and sporting facilities.
Historically, the land around Dulwich Hill was originally inhabited by the Cadigal and Wangal clans of the Eora Nation. European settlement began in the early 19th century through land grants, with the area initially utilized for agriculture and dairy farming before undergoing significant suburban subdivision following the expansion of the railway in the late 1880s and 1890s. The suburb retains a rich architectural heritage, featuring numerous heritage-listed buildings, Victorian terraces, and Federation homes that reflect its evolution from a semi-rural outpost into a bustling metropolitan neighborhood.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 67 | 48 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 52 | 36 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 50 | 43 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 36 | 26 |
| Fraud | 34 | 36 |
| Steal from dwelling | 29 | 26 |
| Liquor offences | 28 | 24 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 24 | 22 |
| Sexual assault | 23 | 17 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22 | 14 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 21 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 17 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 16 | 9 |
| Other theft | 15 | 19 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 27 |
| Trespass | 11 | 17 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 10 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 21 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14,046 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.