Gymea Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
56 recorded in this period, compared with 79 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gymea Bay
Gymea Bay is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the Sutherland Shire local government area, carrying the postcode 2227. Situated approximately 26 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, the locality is bounded by the suburb of Gymea to the north, and takes its name from the adjacent waterway, Gymea Bay, which is an inlet of the Port Hacking estuary. Geographically characterised by steep, undulating terrain sloping down to the water, the suburb features a mix of standard residential housing, waterfront properties, and pockets of native bushland.
Local life in Gymea Bay is primarily residential and family-oriented, supported by local amenities while relying on neighbouring Gymea and Miranda for major commercial services. The suburb features waterfront parks, public reserves, and a local boat ramp providing direct access to Port Hacking for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Educational and shopping facilities are largely situated just outside the immediate suburb boundaries, though local community hubs and sporting facilities serve the residential population.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Dharawal people before European settlement in the 19th century. The name "Gymea" is derived from the local Indigenous name for the Gymea Lily (*Doryanthes excelsa*), a prominent native plant native to the area. Development of the suburb accelerated during the mid-20th century, transitioning from rural and bushland acreage into a suburban residential community as Sydney's southern rail line and post-war housing demand spurred regional growth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 5 |
| Fraud | 5 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 5 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 5 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 5 |
| Manslaughter | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,983 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.