Wareemba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 34 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wareemba
Wareemba is a small, primarily residential suburb located 10 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district in the Inner West of New South Wales. It falls under the administration of the City of Canada Bay local government area and shares the 2046 postcode with the neighbouring suburbs of Abbotsford and Five Dock. Geographically, it is situated on the Iron Cove peninsula, bordered by the waters of Five Dock Bay to the north and east, providing residents with proximity to waterfront parklands and coastal walking trails. Demographically, the suburb is characterized by its compact size and a stable population consisting largely of families and professionals.
The suburb is defined by a boutique commercial strip along Great North Road, which features a variety of cafés, restaurants, and local services, serving as a social hub for the surrounding community. While Wareemba lacks its own dedicated railway station, it is connected to the wider metropolitan area via regular bus services, with nearby links to the Sydney Metro at Burwood or North Strathfield. Historically, the area was once part of the traditional lands of the Wangal people. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, it underwent suburban development, evolving from its early agricultural and orchard-based roots into the leafy, urbanized environment seen today. The suburb retains several period-style homes that reflect its early-to-mid 20th-century architectural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 12 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,519 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.