Tempe crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
225 recorded in this period, compared with 211 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tempe
Tempe is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 9 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. Positioned on the northern bank of the Cooks River, the suburb occupies a land area largely defined by its proximity to the airport and major transport corridors, including the Princes Highway. Demographically, Tempe is a diverse residential area that has transitioned from its industrial roots to a mix of low-density housing and local commercial enterprise. It is served by the Tempe railway station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, which provides direct access to the city and the southern suburbs.
Local life in Tempe is characterised by a blend of residential streets and recreational spaces, most notably the extensive parklands at Tempe Recreation Reserve, which feature sporting fields and proximity to the Cooks River cycleway. The suburb hosts a significant IKEA retail complex, which serves as a major commercial landmark. Historically, Tempe was part of the original land grants of the early 19th century, with its name derived from the "Tempe House" estate, an 1836 sandstone mansion built by Alexander Brodie Spark that remains a notable local heritage site. Over the decades, the area evolved from colonial farmland into a hub for light industry and manufacturing before gradually residentialising, though it retains elements of its industrial heritage through several preserved buildings and its urban landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 45 | 50 |
| Malicious damage to property | 33 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 10 |
| Other theft | 10 | 9 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 15 |
| Steal from retail store | 9 | 9 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 9 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 10 |
| Trespass | 7 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,550 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.