Marrickville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,568 recorded in this period, compared with 2,306 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Marrickville
Marrickville is an established suburb located 7 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Inner West Council local government area (postcode 2204). Spanning a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial zones, the suburb is bounded by the Cooks River to the south. Demographically, Marrickville is a densely populated and culturally diverse area that has transitioned over decades from a traditional working-class manufacturing hub into a vibrant, multicultural community characterized by a high proportion of medium-density housing and apartment living.
The local lifestyle is defined by a bustling commercial sector, particularly along Illawarra Road, which serves as a major retail and dining precinct known for its Vietnamese and Greek eateries. Marrickville is well-serviced by public transport, featuring a dedicated railway station on the Bankstown line, multiple bus routes, and light rail connections. The locality also incorporates numerous parks, recreational facilities, and community spaces, notably near the Cooks River corridor and Enmore/Marrickville Parklands.
Historically, the area developed from traditional Indigenous lands into a post-European settlement agricultural zone during the early 19th century, named after an early estate established by Thomas Moore. Industrialization accelerated rapidly following the arrival of the railway in the late 1800s, transforming Marrickville into a prominent manufacturing and residential precinct. Today, the suburb retains significant architectural heritage, blending Victorian-era worker cottages, Federation homes, and converted industrial warehouses that reflect its enduring industrial and multicultural past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 375 | 407 |
| Steal from retail store | 299 | 174 |
| Malicious damage to property | 203 | 184 |
| Fraud | 186 | 193 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 147 | 127 |
| Steal from dwelling | 123 | 82 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 113 | 99 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 100 | 109 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 98 | 79 |
| Other theft | 94 | 96 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 86 | 72 |
| Trespass | 73 | 47 |
| Liquor offences | 70 | 80 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 64 | 44 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 52 | 36 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 46 | 35 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 45 | 45 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 43 | 40 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 26,570 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.