La Perouse crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
110 recorded in this period, compared with 104 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About La Perouse
La Perouse is a coastal suburb located 14 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district, within the Local Government Area of the City of Randwick (Postcode 2036). Occupying a prominent headland on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the south and east, and Bare Island and Botany Bay to the west. Demographically, it is a residential and recreational area characterized by a distinct village feel, lower population density compared to surrounding eastern suburbs, and a notable Indigenous community heritage.
Local life in La Perouse centers around its maritime environment, open parklands, and tourism. The area features prominent natural and recreational amenities, including Congwong Beach, Frenchmans Bay, and the St Michael's Golf Club located on its northern border. The commercial sector is modest, primarily consisting of local cafes, seafood restaurants, and tour operators centered around the historic loop at the end of Anzac Parade. Public transport connectivity is maintained via bus services linking the suburb to Sydney's CBD and nearby Bondi Junction.
The suburb holds significant Indigenous and European historical importance, named after the French navigator Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse, whose expedition arrived there in 1788. It is also the traditional country of the Bidjigal people, and the area remains a vital site for the local Aboriginal community, particularly at the La Perouse Aboriginal Mission (Widera). Heritage-listed infrastructure is prominent throughout the locality, including the 19th-century Cable Station, Bare Island Fort—which was constructed in the 1880s for coastal defense—and various monuments commemorating early French exploration.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 18 | 29 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 4 |
| Trespass | 3 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 366 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.