Yagoona crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
992 recorded in this period, compared with 946 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yagoona
Yagoona is a suburb located in the south-western region of Sydney, New South Wales (2199), within the City of Canterbury-Bankstown. Situated approximately 20 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the locality is primarily residential in character with pockets of commercial development along the Hume Highway. According to the 2021 Census, the area maintains a diverse demographic profile, reflecting a broad mix of cultural backgrounds and household structures common to the Greater Western Sydney region.
The suburb is well-serviced by local infrastructure, including the Yagoona railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line, which facilitates transport to surrounding commercial hubs. Local amenities are concentrated around the railway station and the Hume Highway, featuring retail outlets, essential services, and local parks such as George Green Park. Educational needs are supported by several primary schools located within the suburb and its immediate vicinity.
Historically, the area was once part of the traditional lands of the Darug people. The name "Yagoona" is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "now" or "today." Development in the area accelerated during the post-World War II period, transforming the landscape from rural and semi-rural tracts into a residential suburb. It gained notable historical significance in 1956 as the site of Australia’s first McDonald’s restaurant, an event that marked a shift in the suburb's commercial identity within the broader context of suburban Australian development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 136 | 133 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 108 | 92 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 107 | 99 |
| Malicious damage to property | 87 | 72 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 60 | 38 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 53 | 54 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 39 | 47 |
| Other drug offences | 32 | 23 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 29 | 16 |
| Breach bail conditions | 28 | 32 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 28 | 46 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 27 | 28 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 25 | 17 |
| Steal from dwelling | 22 | 26 |
| Sexual assault | 20 | 16 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 19 | 20 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 18 | 27 |
| Other theft | 14 | 18 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 19,651 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.