Strathfield crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,801 recorded in this period, compared with 1,696 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Strathfield
Strathfield is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately 12 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. It serves as the administrative centre for the Municipality of Strathfield and encompasses the 2135 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by its position as a major transport hub, connecting Sydney’s inner suburbs with the western metropolitan region. The suburb is demographically diverse, with a significant proportion of residents identifying with Asian ancestries, including Korean, Chinese, and Indian communities, contributing to a vibrant, multicultural urban environment.
The suburb is defined by a blend of historic residential architecture and modern high-density developments near the transport interchange. Strathfield provides extensive amenities, including a central retail precinct, numerous parks, and several prominent private and public schools. The area is historically noted for its significant collection of late 19th and early 20th-century mansions, many of which were built by wealthy merchants and professionals. While some of these heritage estates remain, the suburb has seen substantial urban renewal, balancing its residential character with its status as a critical transit junction for the metropolitan rail network.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 270 | 240 |
| Steal from retail store | 207 | 140 |
| Fraud | 115 | 186 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 112 | 85 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 109 | 65 |
| Malicious damage to property | 82 | 80 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 78 | 69 |
| Other theft | 74 | 67 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 74 | 70 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 72 | 65 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 71 | 61 |
| Steal from dwelling | 57 | 60 |
| Trespass | 56 | 75 |
| Breach bail conditions | 53 | 44 |
| Liquor offences | 50 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 42 | 41 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 40 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 39 | 31 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 25,915 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.