Georges Hall crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
297 recorded in this period, compared with 326 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Georges Hall
Georges Hall is a residential suburb located 24 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (postcode 2198). Spanning an area defined largely by its natural boundaries, the suburb is situated on the northern banks of the Georges River and the western banks of Prospect Creek. Demographically, Georges Hall is characterized by a diverse, multicultural population with a mix of established families and younger households residing in a combination of detached housing and low-density residential developments.
Local life in Georges Hall is centered around community-oriented amenities, parks, and localized retail hubs. The suburb features extensive public open spaces, notably along the Georges River foreshore, which offers walking tracks, cycleways, and recreational reserves such as Mirambeena Regional Park. Educational needs are served by several local public and private schools, while shopping and commercial services are accessible via neighborhood shopping strips along Birdwood Road and neighboring commercial centres like Bass Hill and Bankstown.
The area derives its name from a local historical property built by early settler William Heritage, who named his estate "George's Hall" after King George III in the early 19th century. Originally characterized by rural land use, market gardens, and large pastoral estates, the suburb underwent significant residential subdivision and urban development during the mid-20th century, transforming it into the established suburban community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 33 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 42 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 28 | 47 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 22 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 15 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 11 | 5 |
| Other drug offences | 10 | 11 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 20 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 7 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 6 | 0 |
| Other theft | 6 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,739 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.