Woolooware crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
299 recorded in this period, compared with 274 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Woolooware
Woolooware is a residential suburb located in the Sutherland Shire, 24 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. Situated on the Kurnell Peninsula, the locality is bounded by Woolooware Bay to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Demographically, the suburb is characterized by a high proportion of families and stable, long-term residents. It is predominantly residential in nature, featuring a mix of detached family homes and increasing medium-density developments.
The suburb is well-connected to local amenities, hosting a selection of small retail hubs and providing proximity to the larger commercial center of Cronulla. Woolooware is notably home to PointsBet Stadium, the training and playing base for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks National Rugby League team. The area is served by the Woolooware railway station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, and it provides access to recreational facilities, including several golf courses and waterfront parklands along the bay.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Gweagal clan of the Dharawal people. European development began in the 19th century, with the land initially utilized for agriculture and oyster farming due to its proximity to the water. The suburb underwent significant residential expansion during the post-World War II period. While primarily modern in character, Woolooware retains local heritage links through its geographical connection to the broader exploration history of the Kurnell Peninsula.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 47 | 44 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 36 | 44 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 25 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 18 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 32 |
| Liquor offences | 18 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 18 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 7 |
| Steal from retail store | 13 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 5 |
| Other theft | 10 | 18 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 13 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 4 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,060 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.