Panania crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
486 recorded in this period, compared with 430 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Panania
Panania is a residential suburb located in the south-western region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and the 2213 postcode. Situated approximately 22 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the suburb is bounded to the north by the Georges River and Kelso Creek. Demographically, Panania is characterised by a diverse residential population, featuring a mix of established families and younger households residing in detached housing, duplexes, and low-rise medium-density developments.
The local commercial and community amenities are centered around the Panania railway station on the Airport & South Line, which provides direct public transport access to Sydney's CBD and surrounding commercial hubs. The surrounding shopping strip along Anderson Avenue offers a range of retail outlets, supermarkets, and professional services. The suburb also features several local parks, recreational reserves, and sports facilities, alongside educational institutions including local public primary and high schools that serve the community.
Historically part of the traditional lands of the Darug nation, the modern suburb of Panania developed following the expansion of the Main Southern railway line through the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name "Panania" is believed to be of Aboriginal origin, purportedly meaning a lookout or a view. Much of the area's urban development accelerated in the post-World War II period, transforming the locality from a semi-rural district into a well-connected suburban residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 55 | 56 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 49 | 55 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 44 | 33 |
| Malicious damage to property | 41 | 40 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 30 | 31 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 21 |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 14 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 18 |
| Fraud | 19 | 40 |
| Other offences | 15 | 4 |
| Other theft | 15 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 16 |
| Steal from retail store | 12 | 5 |
| Other drug offences | 11 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 5 |
| Trespass | 11 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,507 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.