Forest Lodge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
274 recorded in this period, compared with 263 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Forest Lodge
Forest Lodge is an inner-city suburb located 3 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Sydney local government area and postcode 2037. Situated immediately west of Glebe, the suburb is characterised by dense residential streets featuring a mix of Victorian terrace housing, Federation-era architecture, and contemporary medium-density apartments. Demographically, it is a compact, urban community populated largely by young professionals, students due to its proximity to the University of Sydney, and families.
The local lifestyle is defined by walkability, leafy residential streets, and access to urban amenities. Forest Lodge is serviced by local cafes, small businesses, and pocket parks, most notably the historic Bicentennial Park and Jubilee Park along the Rozelle Bay foreshore. Residents rely on nearby Glebe Point Road and Annandale for broader retail and dining options. Public transport connectivity is strong, with frequent bus services along Pyrmont Bridge Road and light rail access via the Inner West Light Rail network connecting the suburb to the Sydney CBD and Inner West.
Originally part of the traditional lands of the Cadigal people, the suburb derives its name from "Forest Lodge," a two-storey Gothic Revival mansion built in 1836 by architect Ambrose Hallen. The area transitioned from an agricultural and estate-based landscape into a working-class residential and industrial precinct during the late 19th century. Today, Forest Lodge contains numerous heritage-listed buildings, Victorian streetscapes, and industrial conversions that reflect its long history of urban development within the Inner West.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 26 | 30 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 19 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 24 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 22 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 20 |
| Fraud | 16 | 18 |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 22 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 16 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 3 |
| Other theft | 7 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 7 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 8 |
| Trespass | 5 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,965 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.