Yarrawarrah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
28 recorded in this period, compared with 40 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yarrawarrah
Yarrawarrah is a residential suburb located in the Sutherland Shire of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. It falls under the local government area of the Sutherland Shire and carries the postcode 2233. Geographically, the suburb is characterized by its hilly topography and proximity to the Royal National Park, which borders its southern and eastern edges. Demographically, the area is predominantly residential, housing a population that values its quiet, suburban environment and close connection to protected bushland.
The suburb is primarily a commuter base with limited commercial development, centering its local life around the Yarrawarrah Public School and the adjacent community reserve. Amenities include small-scale neighborhood parks and local sports facilities that support the recreational needs of families. Historically, the area remained largely undeveloped bushland until the late 1960s, when it was subdivided to meet the housing demands of the growing Sutherland Shire. The suburb’s name is of Indigenous origin, and its street names largely reflect local flora and fauna, maintaining a suburban identity that emphasizes its natural surroundings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 6 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 8 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,775 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.