Kogarah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,442 recorded in this period, compared with 1,513 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kogarah
Kogarah is a suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 14 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. Falling primarily within the local government area of the Bayside Council (with a small portion extending into the Georges River Council) and designated by the postcode 2217, the locality functions as a major commercial and residential hub for the St George region. The area features a mix of high-density commercial development surrounding its major transport nodes, alongside traditional residential streets. Demographically, Kogarah is characterized by a culturally diverse population.
The locality serves as a prominent regional centre, anchored by the Kogarah commercial district along Station Street and Regent Street, which offers retail shopping, banking, and professional services. It is a major healthcare and educational node, housing the St George Hospital and St George Private Hospital, as well as several local schools. Kogarah railway station provides frequent commuter services on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, connecting the suburb efficiently to the Sydney CBD and the Cronulla peninsula. Recreational amenities include Jubilee Oval (Netstrata Jubilee Stadium), a well-known sporting ground used for rugby league, alongside several local parks and reserves such as Kogarah Park.
The area has a long history, with a name often linked to an Aboriginal term relating to local swampland and reeds. European settlement began in the early 19th century through land grants, with significant development triggered by the arrival of the Illawarra railway line in 1884. The suburb retains several heritage-listed buildings that reflect its Victorian and Federation-era architectural development, including historic churches, civic buildings, and residential properties which coexist with modern urban infill developments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 410 | 357 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 210 | 281 |
| Fraud | 110 | 109 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 68 | 73 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 63 | 80 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 59 | 69 |
| Steal from dwelling | 50 | 42 |
| Malicious damage to property | 45 | 62 |
| Steal from retail store | 40 | 31 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 33 | 36 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 33 | 24 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 27 | 26 |
| Other drug offences | 27 | 15 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 23 | 17 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 23 | 25 |
| Other theft | 22 | 36 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 22 | 26 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 20 | 24 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16,416 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.