Enmore (Inner West) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
192 recorded in this period, compared with 235 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Enmore (Inner West)
Enmore is an inner-city suburb located approximately 5 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Inner West Council local government area and the 2042 postcode. Bordered by Newtown, Marrickville, and Stanmore, the suburb is densely populated and primarily characterised by Victorian-era terrace housing, semi-detached residences, and small-scale commercial developments. Its residential demographic is diverse, featuring a high proportion of young professionals, students, and families, alongside a long-standing creative community.
The suburb is defined by its vibrant commercial strip along Enmore Road, which serves as a major local hub for dining, boutique shopping, and independent retail. It is widely recognised as a significant cultural and entertainment precinct, anchored by historic venues such as the Enmore Theatre. The locality is well-serviced by public transport, featuring numerous bus routes connecting it to the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs, and sits within close proximity to major educational and medical institutions in the region.
Originally inhabited by the Cadigal people of the Eora nation, the area was settled by Europeans in the early 19th century and named after "Enmore House," a grand estate built in the 1830s by trader Captain Stewart. The suburb underwent significant residential subdivision in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the expansion of Sydney's tram network, which cemented its urban density. Today, much of Enmore’s built environment is protected as a conservation area, preserving its late-Victorian and Federation-era architectural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 17 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 16 |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 10 |
| Liquor offences | 12 | 15 |
| Other theft | 11 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 18 |
| Fraud | 9 | 18 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 12 |
| Trespass | 7 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences | 3 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 6 |
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.