Russell Lea crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
96 recorded in this period, compared with 103 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Russell Lea
Russell Lea is a small, primarily residential suburb (postcode 2046) located 9 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Canada Bay. Situated on the Iron Cove peninsula, it is bordered by Drummoyne, Five Dock, and Wareemba. The suburb is characterized by hilly topography and views of the surrounding waterways, maintaining a demographic profile typical of Sydney's inner-west.
The suburb is known for its suburban environment, with commercial amenities located along the bordering thoroughfares of Lyons Road and Great North Road. Residents have immediate access to the diverse services offered in the neighboring village centres of Five Dock and Drummoyne. Public transport is facilitated by regular bus services. Historically, the area was part of the traditional land of the Wangal people. The suburb was named after the Russell Lea estate, established in the 1870s by merchant Thomas Russell. While much of the housing stock has been renovated, the area retains its identity as a long-standing residential enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 21 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 15 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Fraud | 6 | 22 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 11 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Trespass | 2 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,920 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.