Kogarah Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
46 recorded in this period, compared with 44 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kogarah Bay
Kogarah Bay is a southern suburb of Sydney, located 15 kilometres from the central business district in the state of New South Wales. Situated within the Georges River local government area and carrying the postcode 2217, the suburb takes its geographic name from the adjacent body of water, which is a northern extension of the Georges River. The locality is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of low-density housing and medium-density apartments, and is home to a diverse demographic profile typical of the St George geographical region.
Local life in Kogarah Bay is centered around community amenity, waterfront recreation, and convenient access to neighboring commercial hubs. The suburb features several parks and reserves along the shoreline—such as Claydon Reserve—which provide public access to the bay, boat ramps, and walking trails. While Kogarah Bay itself is largely quiet and residential, residents rely on adjacent commercial centers like Kogarah and Carss Park for major retail shopping, dining, and public transport connections, including rail services on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Bidjigal and Gweagal clans of the Dharawal nation before European settlement. The suburb's name derives from the Aboriginal word *kogarah*, generally believed to mean "rushes" or "reeds," referencing the vegetation originally found along the bay's shoreline. Urban development in the area accelerated following the expansion of the Illawarra railway line in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transforming the former swamplands and orchards into a settled residential suburb.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 3 |
| Fraud | 4 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,102 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.