East Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
155 recorded in this period, compared with 151 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Hills
East Hills is a suburban locality situated in south-western Sydney, within the City of Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and bearing the postcode 2213. Geographically bounded to the south by the Georges River, the area is characterized by a mix of low-density residential housing and significant natural bushland. Demographically, it functions as a traditional residential suburb accommodating families and long-term residents, benefiting from a quieter suburban environment while remaining part of the broader Greater Sydney metropolitan region.
Local life in East Hills centers around community amenities, open green spaces, and riverside recreation. Kelso Beach, located along the Georges River, serves as a prominent local landmark featuring picnic areas, walking trails, and playgrounds. Transport connectivity is a key feature of the suburb, anchored by the East Hills railway station on the T8 Airport and South line of the Sydney Trains network, which provides direct access to the Sydney central business district and surrounding commercial hubs.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Dharug and Tharawal speaking peoples before European settlement. The suburb derives its name from a descriptive geographical feature noted by early explorers and surveyors. Over the 20th century, East Hills transitioned from a semi-rural and recreational retreat into an established residential suburb, facilitated significantly by the arrival of the railway line in the 1930s, which spurred suburban expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 24 | 17 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 16 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 20 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 10 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 9 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 18 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 5 |
| Other theft | 6 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 8 |
| Fraud | 5 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Trespass | 5 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,370 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.