Engadine crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
398 recorded in this period, compared with 411 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Engadine
Engadine is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, within the Sutherland Shire local government area (Postcode 2233). Geographically, the locality is bounded to the north and east by the Royal National Park and to the west by the Woronora River catchment, giving it a distinct bushland fringe setting. Demographically, Engadine is primarily populated by families, featuring a mix of established post-war housing and contemporary dwellings, and functions largely as a commuter suburb connected to Sydney and Wollongong via the Princes Highway and the Illawarra railway line.
Local life in Engadine centers around its established commercial precincts, particularly along the Princes Highway and near the railway station, which provide a range of retail services, supermarkets, and professional businesses. The suburb is well-served by public and private schools, parks, sporting ovals, and community facilities. Its immediate proximity to the Royal National Park offers residents extensive access to bushwalking tracks, natural waterways, and outdoor recreation areas.
Historically, the area developed significantly following the extension of the Illawarra railway line in the late 19th century, though major residential growth occurred after World War II. The locality derives its name from the Engadine region in Switzerland, a moniker chosen by an early settler, Sir Charles Robertson, who established a vineyard and orchard in the area during the 1880s. Heritage sites within the suburb include remnants of early transport routes and historical homesteads associated with these pioneering agricultural endeavors.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 48 | 49 |
| Malicious damage to property | 48 | 49 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 42 | 43 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 42 | 29 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 28 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 19 | 20 |
| Fraud | 18 | 32 |
| Steal from retail store | 17 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 18 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 20 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 7 |
| Other theft | 8 | 9 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 7 |
| Other drug offences | 6 | 4 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 17,736 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.