Hurstville Grove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
42 recorded in this period, compared with 50 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hurstville Grove
Hurstville Grove is a predominantly residential suburb located 17 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the Georges River Council local government area (postcode 2220). Geographically, the suburb occupies an elevated peninsula bounded by the tidal waters of Oatley Bay and Gungah Bay, both tributaries of the Georges River. Demographically, it is characterised by low-density suburban housing, featuring a mix of traditional detached dwellings and modern medium-density developments.
Local life in Hurstville Grove is primarily residential and lifestyle-oriented, taking advantage of its scenic waterfront setting. The suburb contains several local parks and reserves, such as Poulton Park, which offer bushland settings, walking trails, and recreational facilities along the foreshore. While the suburb itself has limited commercial activity, it relies on neighbouring commercial hubs such as Hurstville for major retail, educational, and transport services, including access to the Illawarra railway line.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Bidjigal and Gweagal clans of the Dharawal speaking nation. European settlement and the broader region's development gradually accelerated following the expansion of the Illawarra railway line in the late 19th century. The suburb's name is derived from its proximity to the larger adjacent commercial centre of Hurstville, combined with its geographically distinct, heavily timbered and sloping grove-like terrain leading down to the Georges River.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 4 |
| Fraud | 5 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 10 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,606 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.