Haberfield crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
213 recorded in this period, compared with 179 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Haberfield
Haberfield is a residential suburb located 7 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Inner West Council local government area and the postcode 2045. Bounded by Iron Cove to the north, the suburb covers a relatively compact area characterized by wide, tree-lined streets and a predominantly low-density residential layout. According to the 2021 Australian census, Haberfield recorded a population of approximately 6,700 residents. The demographic profile reflects a well-established community with a strong multicultural heritage, notably featuring a significant Italian-Australian population that has shaped the area's cultural identity for decades.
Local life in Haberfield centers on Ramsay Street and Dalhousie Street, which function as the primary commercial hubs containing traditional food stores, cafes, and Italian delicatessens. The suburb is well-served by public transport, including light rail and bus services connecting residents to the Sydney CBD and surrounding inner-west localities. Recreational amenities include several local parks, such as Haberfield Memorial Park and Robinson Park, as well as proximity to the extensive waterfront pathways and open spaces surrounding Iron Cove and the Bay Run. Educational facilities within and adjacent to the suburb include local primary and secondary schools.
Haberfield is historically significant as Australia's first planned "garden suburb," largely developed from 1901 onward by Richard Stanton. It is renowned for its remarkably intact collection of Federation-era and Edwardian architecture, predominantly comprising single-storey tuckpointed brick houses with deep verandahs and expansive gardens. Due to this high concentration of heritage-listed homes and strict urban conservation controls, the entire suburb of Haberfield was gazetted as a heritage conservation area in the late 20th century, protecting its distinctive early 20th-century streetscapes from modern development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 33 | 24 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 27 | 26 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 18 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 10 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 1 |
| Other theft | 6 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 3 |
| Trespass | 5 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,480 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.