Mascot crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,410 recorded in this period, compared with 1,294 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mascot
Mascot is an established inner-southern suburb of Sydney, located 7 kilometres from the central business district within the Bayside Council local government area (postcode 2020). Geographically bounded by Rosebery, Botany, and Alexandria, the locality encompasses a diverse mix of high-density residential apartments, commercial precincts, and light industrial zones. It is notably home to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, the nation's busiest aviation hub, which occupies a significant portion of the suburb's southern area. Demographically, Mascot features a culturally diverse and growing population, driven by ongoing urban renewal and high-density residential developments near transport hubs.
Local life in Mascot is defined by its high connectivity and commercial amenity. The suburb is serviced by major transport infrastructure, including Mascot railway station on the Airport & South Line, providing direct access to the Sydney CBD and the airport terminals. Commercial activity is heavily concentrated along major thoroughfares such as Bourke Street and Botany Road, offering a wide array of retail stores, dining options, and supermarkets. While the presence of the airport introduces distinct urban characteristics, the suburb also includes local parks, community facilities, and recreational spaces for residents.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century, with the locality originally known as North Botany before being renamed Mascot in 1910, reportedly inspired by a local racehorse. The area transitioned from early land grants and market gardens to an industrial and working-class residential hub over the course of the 20th century. Aviation history was cemented in Mascot when Sir Charles Kingsford Smith used the local flats for early flight operations, leading to the establishment of the region's major airport. Today, the suburb preserves elements of its historical past amidst rapid modernization and infrastructural expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 156 | 42 |
| Other theft | 138 | 160 |
| Fraud | 107 | 126 |
| Steal from retail store | 95 | 74 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 86 | 72 |
| Malicious damage to property | 84 | 114 |
| Steal from dwelling | 82 | 81 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 81 | 62 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 81 | 79 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 71 | 82 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 59 | 46 |
| Breach bail conditions | 36 | 26 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 35 | 31 |
| Other offences | 30 | 22 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 28 | 37 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 21 | 16 |
| Sexual assault | 21 | 14 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 20 | 18 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21,591 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.