Sydenham crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
300 recorded in this period, compared with 397 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Sydenham
Sydenham is a small inner-western suburb of Sydney, located 8 kilometres southwest of the central business district. It falls within the Inner West Council local government area and shares the 2044 postcode with St Peters. Geographically, the suburb is defined by its industrial landscape and significant rail infrastructure, serving as a major junction for the T3 Bankstown and T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra lines. Demographically, Sydenham has historically been a working-class residential area, though it has seen gradual demographic shifts consistent with the broader gentrification of the Inner West, characterized by a mix of long-term residents and younger professionals attracted to its proximity to the city.
The local lifestyle is primarily industrial and transit-oriented, featuring a blend of warehouse conversions, light industrial workshops, and residential pockets. While the suburb lacks a large commercial hub, it provides essential rail connectivity and is situated adjacent to the recreational spaces of Sydney Park in neighboring St Peters. Heritage-wise, Sydenham remains closely tied to the expansion of Sydney’s rail network in the late 19th century, which spurred its early development. The area retains several examples of modest Victorian and Federation-era housing, reflecting its origins as a working-class rail suburb during the post-industrial growth of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 112 | 206 |
| Other theft | 42 | 20 |
| Malicious damage to property | 36 | 27 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 17 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 23 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 5 |
| Offensive conduct | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,100 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.