Kingsford crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
816 recorded in this period, compared with 655 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kingsford
Kingsford is a residential and commercial suburb located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, situated 7 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district. Falling within the local government area of the City of Randwick, it shares the 2032 postcode with neighbouring Kensington. The demographic profile of Kingsford is notably diverse, characterised by a high proportion of residents of Asian ancestry and a significant student population, largely driven by its immediate proximity to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in neighbouring Kensington.
The suburb functions as a major educational and commercial hub, anchored primarily by Anzac Parade, its main thoroughfare, which is widely recognised for its extensive array of Asian eateries, restaurants, and retail businesses. Public amenity and regional connectivity were substantially enhanced with the introduction of the CBD and South East Light Rail, providing direct and frequent transit access to the Sydney CBD, Circular Quay, and Randwick. Kingsford is predominantly composed of medium-to-high-density apartment buildings alongside Federation-era and inter-war residential housing.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation. European settlement and subsequent development began in the 19th century, with the area initially known as South Kensington. In 1935, the suburb was officially renamed Kingsford in honour of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, the pioneering Australian aviator. Historically defined by its association with early tram networks that facilitated Sydney's southeastern expansion, Kingsford has evolved through successive waves of post-war migration into a densely populated, multicultural urban centre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 128 | 129 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 68 | 29 |
| Malicious damage to property | 66 | 50 |
| Steal from dwelling | 54 | 60 |
| Other theft | 43 | 59 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 38 | 43 |
| Steal from retail store | 38 | 34 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 37 | 22 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 36 | 34 |
| Breach bail conditions | 34 | 22 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 33 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 29 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 22 | 19 |
| Trespass | 22 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 14 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 16 | 10 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 16 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 14 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,492 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.