Gwynneville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
161 recorded in this period, compared with 178 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gwynneville
Gwynneville is a residential suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Wollongong local government area under the 2500 postcode. Positioned approximately two kilometres northwest of Wollongong’s central business district, the suburb occupies a sloping geography situated immediately beneath the Illawarra escarpment. Demographically, Gwynneville has a population characterized by a significant student and academic presence due to its immediate proximity to the main campus of the University of Wollongong.
The suburb functions largely as a residential and educational hub, featuring local commercial strips along palm-lined streets that provide everyday retail and dining amenities for residents. It is serviced by public bus networks connecting it to the Wollongong CBD and surrounding areas, while also providing pedestrian and cycling access to the university. Educational facilities dominate the local landscape, alongside neighborhood parks and sports fields that support recreational activity within the community.
Historically, the area developed in tandem with the expansion of Wollongong and the establishment of the regional tertiary institution. Originally characterized by agricultural and dairy land use during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Gwynneville experienced suburban subdivision and residential growth post-World War II to accommodate a rising population. The subsequent establishment and expansion of the University of Wollongong transformed the suburb into a key residential catchment for students and staff, shaping its modern community profile.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 29 | 41 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 15 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 13 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 22 |
| Other theft | 11 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,139 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.