Five Dock crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
546 recorded in this period, compared with 419 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Five Dock
Five Dock is an established suburb located 10 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Local Government Area of the City of Canada Bay (Postcode: 2046). Situated on the shores of Iron Cove and Parramatta River, the locality is primarily residential with significant commercial precincts. Demographically, it is characterised by a diverse, multicultural population with a notable Italian heritage, alongside a mix of young professionals, families, and established residents living in a combination of Federation-era homes, inter-war dwellings, and contemporary medium-density apartments.
The commercial heart of Five Dock is centred along Great North Road, which features a wide array of Italian delicatessens, bakeries, cafes, and specialty retail shops reflecting the suburb's cultural roots. The area is well-serviced by local amenities, including parks, recreational facilities along the Bay Run, and public schools. Transport links rely primarily on major arterial roads and bus networks connecting the suburb to the Sydney CBD and surrounding inner-west localities, with future integration into the broader regional transit network planned.
The suburb derives its name from the appearance of its shoreline on Iron Cove, which early settlers described as resembling five natural docks or indentations. Originally inhabited by the Wangal clan of the Darug nation, the area was granted to surgeon John Harris in 1803, who established a farm named Five Dock Farm. Urban development accelerated following the subdivision of large estates in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transforming the locality from rural land into a thriving residential and industrial hub, elements of which are preserved in its local heritage-listed buildings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 54 | 32 |
| Fraud | 47 | 55 |
| Malicious damage to property | 47 | 43 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 41 | 24 |
| Steal from retail store | 36 | 14 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 35 | 29 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 33 | 34 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 31 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 30 | 34 |
| Breach bail conditions | 25 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 24 | 10 |
| Liquor offences | 19 | 1 |
| Other theft | 18 | 14 |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 10 |
| Other offences | 8 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,823 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.