Gymea crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
338 recorded in this period, compared with 417 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gymea
Gymea is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, within the Sutherland Shire local government area (postcode 2227). Situated approximately 26 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, the locality is primarily characterised by low-density suburban housing interspersed with medium-density developments along its commercial corridors. Demographically, Gymea is home to an established population comprising families, retirees, and professionals, and is well-connected to surrounding areas via the Cronulla branch of the Illawarra railway line.
The commercial heart of Gymea centres around Gymea Bay Road, which features a vibrant village-style shopping strip containing local retailers, cafes, professional services, and the traditional suburban hotel. The suburb is notably home to the Hazelhurst Arts Centre, a regionally significant public art gallery set within extensive landscaped gardens, which serves as a major cultural hub for the Sutherland Shire. Educational needs are met by local public and private schools, and the suburb provides access to numerous parks, recreational reserves, and sporting facilities.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Dharawal people. European settlement and development accelerated following the opening of the Illawarra railway line in the late 19th century, though significant suburban expansion occurred in the post-World War II period. The name "Gymea" is derived from the indigenous name for the *Doryanthes excelsa* (Gymea lily), a prominent native plant featuring striking red flowers that is indigenous to the local area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 69 | 70 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 33 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 26 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 26 | 19 |
| Liquor offences | 22 | 26 |
| Fraud | 20 | 24 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 30 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 16 |
| Breach bail conditions | 16 | 10 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 13 |
| Other theft | 5 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 18 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,219 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.