Strathfield LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,771 recorded in this period, compared with 2,760 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Strathfield
The Municipality of Strathfield is a local government area located in the Inner West and Western Sydney regions of New South Wales, approximately 12 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Covering an area of roughly 14 square kilometres, the LGA encompasses suburbs including Strathfield, Homebush, Flemington, and parts of Greenacre and Belfield. Demographically, it is characterized by high population density and cultural diversity, with a significant proportion of residents identifying with East and South Asian heritages, contributing to a cosmopolitan urban environment.
The area is a major transport hub, anchored by the Strathfield railway station, which serves as a primary interchange for the Sydney metropolitan network. Local life is defined by a mix of high-density apartment living near transport corridors and established residential precincts featuring large historic homes. Key amenities include the expansive Bicentennial Park and Olympic Park facilities, which were developed following the 2000 Summer Olympics. Strathfield serves as a commercial and educational centre, hosting several prominent private schools and a vibrant retail strip centered around the railway station.
The history of Strathfield is rooted in the early colonial period, originally inhabited by the Wangal people of the Eora Nation. Following European settlement, the area developed as a prestigious residential district for Sydney's elite during the late 19th century, attracted by the arrival of the railway in 1876. The LGA retains a rich architectural heritage, evidenced by numerous Victorian and Federation-era mansions and estates. The municipality has evolved significantly over the 20th and 21st centuries, transitioning from an affluent residential enclave into a densely populated, multicultural urban centre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 319 | 410 |
| Steal from retail store | 294 | 241 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 275 | 240 |
| Harassment threatening | 191 | 160 |
| Malicious damage to property | 181 | 194 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 181 | 193 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 173 | 174 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 164 | 160 |
| Steal from dwelling | 125 | 111 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 120 | 87 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 115 | 129 |
| Other theft | 112 | 106 |
| Trespass | 79 | 89 |
| Sexual Offences | 75 | 79 |
| Breach AVO | 74 | 50 |
| Breach bail conditions | 74 | 79 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 46 | 52 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 41 | 31 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 39 | 43 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 36 | 49 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 19 | 21 |
| Liquor offences | 11 | 2 |
| Steal from person | 9 | 19 |
| Robbery | 7 | 16 |
| Arson | 6 | 8 |
| Offensive conduct | 5 | 14 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45,593 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.