Kareela crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
49 recorded in this period, compared with 62 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kareela
Kareela is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the Sutherland Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2232. Geographically, the suburb is situated on an elevated peninsula bounded by Oyster Bay to the west and Kareela Bay to the east, both of which feed into the Georges River. Demographically, it is characterised primarily by low-density housing, consisting predominantly of detached single-family dwellings, and is home to a stable population with a high proportion of families.
Local life and amenities in Kareela are centered around the Kareela Village shopping centre, which provides residents with supermarket access, specialty retail stores, and essential services. The suburb contains several local parks, bushland reserves, and recreational facilities, including sports ovals and tennis courts, taking advantage of its natural topography. Educational needs are served by local primary schooling, while broader commercial and secondary educational services are accessed in nearby larger centres such as Miranda and Sutherland.
The history of Kareela is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Gweagal people, who inhabited the bushland and waterway fringes of the Georges River. European settlement and development of the area occurred relatively late compared to inner Sydney, transitioning from a semi-rural, heavily timbered landscape into a planned residential suburb primarily during the mid-to-late 20th century. The suburb's name, derived from an Aboriginal word understood to mean "south" or "place of trees," reflects this Indigenous heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,572 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.