Miranda crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,168 recorded in this period, compared with 2,055 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Miranda
Miranda is a suburban locality in southern Sydney, situated 24 kilometers south of the Sydney central business district within the Sutherland Shire local government area. Geographically, it is primarily a residential area interspersed with commercial developments, positioned on a plateau that slopes gently toward Port Hacking to the south and the Georges River to the west. As of the 2021 census, the suburb accommodates a diverse population characterized by a mix of families, established couples, and older residents living in a combination of detached housing and medium-density apartment complexes.
Local life in Miranda is heavily anchored by commercial retail, most notably Westfield Miranda, which serves as a major regional shopping and entertainment hub for the broader Sutherland Shire. The locality is well-serviced by transport infrastructure, featuring Miranda railway station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line, alongside several major arterial roads. Educational and recreational facilities are prevalent throughout the area, including local public and private schools, neighborhood parks, and community sporting fields.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Gweagal clan of the Dharawal-speaking people before European settlement in the late 18th century. The locality derived its name from the property of Tom Holt, a prominent nineteenth-century pastoralist and politician, who named his estate after the character Miranda in Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Urban development accelerated significantly following the extension of the Illawarra railway line in the late 19th century and the subsequent post-World War II housing booms, transforming the district from rural land into a suburban center.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 485 | 389 |
| Steal from retail store | 338 | 376 |
| Breach bail conditions | 198 | 200 |
| Trespass | 136 | 81 |
| Malicious damage to property | 118 | 92 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 114 | 105 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 88 | 72 |
| Fraud | 86 | 82 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 85 | 99 |
| Other theft | 70 | 72 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 46 | 42 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 44 | 39 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 38 | 32 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 36 | 31 |
| Other offences | 28 | 32 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 24 | 25 |
| Other drug offences | 23 | 22 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 23 | 27 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 17,942 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.