St Peters crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
265 recorded in this period, compared with 274 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About St Peters
St Peters is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately 7 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Inner West Council and shares the 2044 postcode with the neighbouring suburb of Sydenham. Geographically, the area is defined by its transition from light industrial zones to dense residential pockets. The suburb is demographically diverse, reflecting the broader urban character of the Inner West, with a mix of long-term residents and a growing population of young professionals drawn to its proximity to the city.
Local life in St Peters is anchored by its major recreational and commercial hubs, most notably the expansive Sydney Park, which serves as one of the largest public parklands in the inner city. The suburb features a variety of repurposed industrial spaces, including arts venues and independent businesses along the Princes Highway corridor. It is well-connected by public transport, featuring the St Peters railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line, and offers access to arterial roads that link the region to the Sydney Airport and the broader metropolitan area.
Historically, St Peters was established during the early colonial period and is named after the St Peters Anglican Church, which was consecrated in 1839. The area underwent significant industrial development during the 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming a hub for brickmaking and pottery due to its rich clay deposits. Today, the suburb retains traces of this industrial heritage through its architectural landscape, which features a blend of Victorian-era cottages and converted warehouses, alongside ongoing urban renewal projects that continue to reshape the former industrial fringe.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 36 | 39 |
| Malicious damage to property | 31 | 21 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 10 |
| Liquor offences | 15 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 9 |
| Other theft | 13 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 16 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 9 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 9 | 6 |
| Trespass | 9 | 13 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 17 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 9 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 12 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 6 |
| Other offences | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 6 |
| Criminal intent | 4 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,629 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.