South Hurstville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
122 recorded in this period, compared with 163 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Hurstville
South Hurstville is a residential suburb located in the St George region of Southern Sydney, New South Wales, within the Georges River Council local government area. Occupying the postcode 2221, the locality is situated approximately 17 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. It is bordered by the suburbs of Hurstville, Penshurst, and Blakehurst, and features terrain that slopes generally toward the Georges River. The demographic profile is diverse, characterized by a mix of long-term residents and families, with housing stock ranging from post-war detached dwellings to modern medium-density developments.
The suburb functions primarily as a residential hub, with its commercial activity centered along a strip of King Georges Road. This area provides essential services, including supermarkets, local retailers, restaurants, and professional offices. Residents have access to recreational facilities such as Poulton Park, which offers sports fields, playgrounds, and access to the upper reaches of the Georges River. Public transport is serviced by bus routes connecting the suburb to the major transit interchange at nearby Hurstville railway station, facilitating regional connectivity.
Historically, the area was once part of the broader Hurstville district, which saw gradual subdivision for residential purposes following the extension of the Illawarra railway line in the late 19th century. Originally characterized by orchards and market gardens, the locality underwent significant urban consolidation during the mid-20th century. While few pre-20th-century structures remain, the suburb retains an architectural character reflective of the post-World War II housing boom. Development in recent decades has shifted toward urban renewal, with older residential blocks increasingly replaced by contemporary townhouses and apartment buildings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 23 | 45 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 18 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 11 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,221 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.