Padstow Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
54 recorded in this period, compared with 67 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Padstow Heights
Padstow Heights is an established residential suburb located 22 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and postcode 2211. Geographically, the suburb occupies an elevated position bounded to the east and south by the Georges River and Salt Pan Creek. Its topography affords scenic water views and provides access to bushland reserves along the waterfront. The demographic profile is predominantly residential, characterized by low-density housing and a settled suburban population.
Local life in Padstow Heights is centered on community living, with amenities tailored primarily to families and local residents. The suburb features local shopping strips containing everyday conveniences, parks, and recreational spaces, supplemented by the more extensive commercial facilities available in neighbouring Padstow and Bankstown. Educational needs are served by local public schooling options, and the area is connected to broader Sydney via arterial road networks and local bus services operating to nearby railway stations.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Darug people before European settlement. Originally considered an extension of the broader Padstow district—which was named after the Cornish port town—Padstow Heights developed as a distinct residential locality over the course of the 20th century. Its growth accelerated during the post-World War II suburban expansion, transforming from bushland and rural holdings into the established suburban neighbourhood seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 12 |
| Other offences | 7 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Fraud | 1 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,594 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.