Pagewood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
156 recorded in this period, compared with 160 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pagewood
Pagewood is a residential and industrial suburb located 8 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the Bayside Council local government area and the 2035 postcode. Geographically, it is bordered by Maroubra to the east, Eastgardens to the south, Mascot to the west, and Randwick to the north. The area features a mix of low-density residential housing, post-war housing commission developments, and commercial zones, accommodating a diverse demographic profile that includes families and a significant multicultural community.
Local life in Pagewood is largely defined by its commercial integration and recreational spaces. The suburb encompasses major retail infrastructure, notably the Westfield Eastgardens shopping centre located on its southern boundary, which serves as a major commercial hub for the broader southeastern Sydney region. Residents have access to local parks, sporting fields, and golf courses, including the Bonnie Doon Golf Club and The Lakes Golf Club, which occupy substantial portions of the suburb's land area. Public transport connects the suburb to the Sydney CBD and surrounding areas primarily via bus networks.
Historically, Pagewood was established in the early 20th century and was named after Sir Arthur Page, a prominent politician involved in the area's development. The suburb has significant industrial heritage, having been the site of a major General Motors-Holden (GMH) manufacturing plant established in the late 1930s, which operated for decades before closing in the 1980s. The former industrial footprint has since been largely redeveloped into modern residential and commercial precincts, reflecting the broader post-industrial transition of Sydney’s inner-south.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 21 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 12 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 11 |
| Steal from retail store | 13 | 17 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 5 |
| Fraud | 8 | 13 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Assault Police | 5 | 1 |
| Other theft | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,885 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.