Kyeemagh crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
84 recorded in this period, compared with 53 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kyeemagh
Kyeemagh is a low-density residential suburb located 11 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the Bayside Council local government area and the 2216 postcode. Geographically bounded by the shores of Botany Bay to the east, the Cooks River to the north, and General Holmes Drive to the west, the locality occupies a flat, low-lying coastal plain. According to the 2021 Australian census, Kyeemagh recorded a population of approximately 1,200 residents, reflecting a quiet, tightly bounded community characterized by a mix of detached residential housing and open parklands.
Local life in Kyeemagh centers around recreation, water sports, and open green spaces due to its immediate proximity to the waterfront. The suburb features extensive parklands along the Cooks River and Botany Bay, including Cook Park, which offers beaches, picnic facilities, and a shared pedestrian and bicycle pathway linking Brighton-le-Sands to Tempe. While Kyeemagh contains very limited commercial or retail infrastructure—relying instead on neighboring suburbs like Arncliffe and Brighton-le-Sands for major shopping and services—it is functionally integrated into Sydney's broader transport network via proximity to major arterial roads and Sydney Airport.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Bidjigal and Gweagal clans of the Dharawal speaking people. European settlement saw the land gradually utilized for market gardening and fishing before transitioning into a residential area during the 20th century. The suburb's name, of Indigenous origin, reflects its connection to the coastal environment. Over subsequent decades, infrastructure projects such as the construction of the nearby Kingsford Smith Airport runways and major roadways shaped the modern boundaries and accessibility of the locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 20 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 0 |
| Trespass | 8 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 6 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 935 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.