Unanderra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
690 recorded in this period, compared with 630 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Unanderra
Unanderra is a suburb situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, located approximately 8 kilometers southwest of the Wollongong central business district within the City of Wollongong Local Government Area. The suburb occupies a valley floor sheltered by the Illawarra Escarpment to the west, with the Princes Highway serving as a major transport corridor. Demographically, the area is characterized by a diverse residential population, supported by a mix of low-density housing and integrated industrial zones that provide employment opportunities within the region.
The locality functions as a suburban hub featuring a well-established retail strip along the Princes Highway, which includes supermarkets, local businesses, and community services. Residents have access to the Unanderra railway station on the South Coast Line, providing rail connectivity to Wollongong and Sydney. Educational and recreational needs are met through local public schools and various community parks. Historically, the area was once dominated by agricultural and dairy farming interests before undergoing significant industrial and residential expansion in the mid-20th century. While modern development has modernized its character, the suburb retains its identity as a functional residential gateway between the Wollongong urban area and the southern Illawarra.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 69 | 72 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 62 | 55 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 59 | 46 |
| Malicious damage to property | 40 | 59 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 39 | 16 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 37 | 37 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 33 | 33 |
| Breach bail conditions | 30 | 33 |
| Steal from retail store | 30 | 16 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 26 | 29 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 26 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 25 | 21 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22 | 22 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 20 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 18 | 15 |
| Trespass | 18 | 16 |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 14 |
| Other theft | 14 | 32 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,476 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.