Taren Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
138 recorded in this period, compared with 101 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Taren Point
Taren Point is a waterfront suburb located in the Sutherland Shire of New South Wales, situated approximately 18 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. Geographically, it occupies a peninsula extending into the Georges River, connected to the suburb of Sans Souci by the Captain Cook Bridge. Demographically, the area is characterized by a mix of established residential housing, waterfront properties, and a significant industrial and bulky-goods retail precinct. It is governed by the Sutherland Shire Council and shares the 2229 postcode with the adjacent suburb of Caringbah.
Local life in Taren Point is defined by its proximity to the water, offering residents access to marinas, boat ramps, and riverside parks such as Gwawley Park. The suburb serves as a major commercial hub for the region, hosting large-scale retail outlets, automotive dealerships, and light industrial facilities along Taren Point Road, the primary arterial route connecting the Shire to the St George area. While it lacks a dense traditional village centre, the suburb provides essential services and easy access to the extensive commercial and recreational facilities of nearby Caringbah and Miranda.
The area derives its name from the Aboriginal term "Taren," which is believed to refer to the local coastline. Historically, the locality remained largely rural and sparsely populated through the early 20th century, characterized by sand mining and market gardening. Significant development occurred following the completion of the Captain Cook Bridge in 1965, which transformed the suburb into a strategic link between the Sutherland Shire and Sydney’s southern suburbs. Today, Taren Point retains a legacy of this transition, balancing its historical roots as a quiet maritime outpost with its modern identity as a vital industrial and residential corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 18 | 5 |
| Steal from retail store | 15 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 10 |
| Other offences | 8 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 14 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,879 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.