Peakhurst Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
42 recorded in this period, compared with 34 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Peakhurst Heights
Peakhurst Heights is a primarily residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the Georges River Council local government area (postcode 2210). Situated approximately 22 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, the suburb occupies an elevated position bounded to the east by the scenic shores of Boggy Well Creek and the Georges River. The area is characterised by low-density housing, featuring a mix of traditional detached dwellings and modern reconstructions, and is home to a diverse demographic that largely comprises families and established households.
Local life in Peakhurst Heights centres primarily on residential living, supported by small-scale commercial strips, local parks, and recreational reserves that take advantage of the suburb's elevated waterfront views. Educational needs are served by local public and independent schools within the vicinity, while broader commercial, retail, and transport services are easily accessible in neighbouring suburbs such as Peakhurst, Mortdale, and Hurstville. Public transport links primarily consist of local bus services connecting residents to nearby railway stations on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line.
Historically, Peakhurst Heights shares its origins with the broader Peakhurst district, named after early settler John Peake, who acquired land in the area during the mid-19th century. The locality remained largely rural and bushland well into the 20th century before undergoing suburban subdivision and residential development in the post-war period. Today, it retains a quiet, established neighbourhood character with few remaining heritage-listed structures, reflecting its evolution from semi-rural acreage into a modern Sydney residential suburb.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,524 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.