Hurstville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3,923 recorded in this period, compared with 4,005 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hurstville
Hurstville is a major commercial centre and residential suburb located 16 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, within the postcode 2220 and the primary Local Government Area of the Georges River Council. Topographically, the suburb sits on elevated terrain that offers views toward Botany Bay and the Sydney skyline. Demographically, Hurstville is characterised by a highly multicultural population, with a significant proportion of residents of Chinese ancestry. This linguistic and cultural diversity is a defining feature of the local community, influencing the demographic profile of the area.
Local life in Hurstville centres around a bustling commercial district situated primarily along Forest Road and around Hurstville railway station, which provides major transport connectivity via the Illawarra line. The suburb functions as a primary regional hub for the St George area, featuring the sprawling Westfield Hurstville shopping centre, numerous financial institutions, medical services, and a vast array of Asian eateries and retail outlets. Educational facilities include several public and private schools, while recreational needs are served by local parks, sports grounds, and the Hurstville Entertainment Centre, which hosts community and cultural events.
The history of the area is tied to the traditional custodians, the Bidjigal people, who inhabited the region prior to European settlement. The suburb derives its name from surveyor John Connell Junior, who purchased land in the area in the 1850s and named his estate "Hurstville," combining "hurst" (meaning a wooded hill) and "ville" (meaning town). The arrival of the railway in 1884 acted as a major catalyst for urban development, transforming the locality from a rural outpost into a thriving suburban hub. Several historic buildings, including Victorian-era residences and civic structures, remain interspersed throughout the modern commercial landscape, reflecting the area's nineteenth-century origins.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 1,456 | 1,617 |
| Steal from retail store | 561 | 482 |
| Breach bail conditions | 241 | 248 |
| Malicious damage to property | 152 | 160 |
| Fraud | 138 | 117 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 117 | 106 |
| Other theft | 117 | 68 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 116 | 99 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 109 | 111 |
| Trespass | 86 | 77 |
| Steal from dwelling | 83 | 63 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 68 | 81 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 62 | 79 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 57 | 66 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 54 | 39 |
| Other drug offences | 48 | 71 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 45 | 45 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 41 | 57 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 31,162 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.