Flinders crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
246 recorded in this period, compared with 249 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Flinders
Flinders is a residential suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Shellharbour local government area and bearing the postcode 2529. Situated approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney, the locality is primarily characterized by contemporary suburban residential housing developments. Geographically, it forms part of the coastal plain nestled between the Illawarra escarpment and the Tasman Sea. Demographically, Flinders has experienced steady growth as part of the broader Shellharbour urban expansion, attracting families and commuters seeking suburban housing close to regional employment hubs.
Local life in Flinders is centered around residential amenity, with community infrastructure supported by neighbouring commercial and recreational centres. Residents have access to local parks, walking tracks, and sporting reserves within the suburb, while comprehensive shopping, dining, and professional services are available nearby at the Shellharbour City Centre and Stockland Shellharbour. Educational and healthcare facilities are likewise accessed via the broader Shellharbour municipality, and the suburb is connected to regional transport networks via local bus routes and nearby arterial roads such as the Princes Highway.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Flinders was inhabited by the Wadi Wadi people of the Dharawal nation, who utilized the coastal and bushland resources of the Illawarra region. The area's subsequent European history was defined by early agricultural use, predominantly dairy farming and land grants in the 19th century. For much of its history, the land remained rural until late 20th and early 21st-century urban planning rezoned the area to accommodate the housing demands of the expanding Illawarra population, transforming it into the modern residential suburb it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 66 | 69 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 23 |
| Steal from retail store | 24 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 20 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 12 |
| Assault Police | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 21 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,118 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.