Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,130 recorded in this period, compared with 1,140 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)
Punchbowl is a suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council area of New South Wales, located approximately 17 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district. Characterised by undulating terrain, the suburb is primarily residential with a diverse demographic profile. According to the 2021 Census, the area maintains a multicultural population, with significant proportions of residents from Middle Eastern, South Asian, and East Asian backgrounds, contributing to a vibrant linguistic and cultural landscape.
The suburb is serviced by the Punchbowl railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line, facilitating regional connectivity. Local amenities are concentrated around The Broadway and Punchbowl Road, featuring a mix of retail outlets, small businesses, and community services. Education and recreation are supported by several local public schools and public green spaces, such as Punchbowl Park. The area's historical development was driven by its proximity to the railway, which transformed the locality from semi-rural land into a suburban hub during the early 20th century. While much of the original architecture has evolved, the suburb retains its identity as an established residential community within the greater Canterbury-Bankstown region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 219 | 250 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 123 | 110 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 80 | 63 |
| Malicious damage to property | 76 | 73 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 73 | 113 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 52 | 71 |
| Breach bail conditions | 47 | 40 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 47 | 67 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 39 | 39 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 37 | 25 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 36 | 26 |
| Steal from retail store | 28 | 14 |
| Other theft | 27 | 19 |
| Steal from dwelling | 26 | 24 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 23 | 17 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 24 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 17 | 6 |
| Other offences | 16 | 15 |
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.