Greenhills Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
32 recorded in this period, compared with 39 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Greenhills Beach
Greenhills Beach is a coastal suburb located in the Sutherland Shire of southern New South Wales, within the 2230 postcode area. Situated approximately 26 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and Cronulla to the north, featuring a narrow geographic footprint defined largely by its namesake beachfront and adjacent dune systems. Demographically, it shares characteristics with the broader Sutherland Shire, housing a population that primarily resides in modern coastal residential developments.
Local life in Greenhills Beach centres around outdoor recreation, coastal amenity, and access to Cronulla's nearby commercial and transport hubs. The area features limited commercial infrastructure within its immediate boundaries, instead relying on adjacent suburbs for shopping, dining, and educational services. The locality is well-known for its natural environment, particularly its stretch of open coastline and bushland reserves, which provide opportunities for swimming, surfing, and walking.
Historically, the land associated with Greenhills Beach was part of the traditional country of the Dharawal people. For much of the 20th century, the area remained largely undeveloped, functioning primarily as a natural dune buffer between Cronulla and the Royal National Park. Urban development of Greenhills Beach occurred relatively recently compared to surrounding suburbs, transforming the former crown land into a master-planned residential community during the early 21st century while retaining protective measures for the local coastal ecosystem.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 5 |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 4 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,375 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.