Padstow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
591 recorded in this period, compared with 713 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Padstow
Padstow is a residential and light industrial suburb located 22 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and the 2211 postcode. Geographically bounded to the south by Salt Pan Creek—a tributary of the Georges River—the area features a mix of traditional suburban housing and commercial precincts. Demographically, Padstow is a multicultural established community characterized by a diverse population of families, long-term residents, and working professionals, supported by convenient transport links including a railway station on the T8 Airport and South Line.
Local life in Padstow centers around its commercial strip along Howard Road and Faraday Road, which provides essential retail services, supermarkets, dining options, and everyday amenities for residents. The suburb includes several parks, sporting ovals, and reserves, notably near the waterfront along Salt Pan Creek, which offer recreational spaces for the community. Educational needs are met by a selection of local public and private schools, contributing to the suburb's self-contained, family-oriented character.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Dharug and Eora peoples before European settlement. Originally known as Salt Pan Creek due to early attempts at salt extraction in the late 18th century, the locality was later renamed Padstow, reportedly after the historic port town in Cornwall, England. The suburb experienced significant residential and industrial growth following the extension of the Illawarra railway line through the area in the early 20th century, transforming from rural land into the established urban neighbourhood it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 68 | 55 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 66 | 74 |
| Fraud | 57 | 101 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 38 | 43 |
| Malicious damage to property | 35 | 66 |
| Steal from retail store | 33 | 53 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 27 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 23 | 29 |
| Breach bail conditions | 22 | 22 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 22 | 35 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 19 | 15 |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 13 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 24 |
| Other theft | 14 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 8 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 11 | 20 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 10 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14,017 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.