Appin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
188 recorded in this period, compared with 135 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Appin
Appin is a historic locality situated in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Wollondilly Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2560. Located approximately 75 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, the area combines a semi-rural landscape with expanding residential pockets. At the 2021 census, Appin recorded a population of roughly 2,500 residents, reflecting a growing community that bridges rural New South Wales and the outer southwestern fringes of Greater Sydney.
The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential hub supported by local amenities, including a historic village centre containing a primary school, local shops, sports facilities, and community halls. Appin Road serves as the main thoroughfare, connecting residents to major commercial and employment centres such as Campbelltown, Wollongong, and the broader Macarthur region. The surrounding natural environment features native bushland and proximity to the Cataract Dam catchment area, shaping the semi-rural character of the district.
Appin holds significant colonial and Indigenous heritage, having been established in the early 19th century under Governor Lachlan Macquarie, who named the town in 1810 after his birthplace in Scotland. The area was historically the traditional country of the Tharawal (Dharawal) people, and it later became the site of the Appin massacre in 1816, a notable conflict between British colonial forces and local Aboriginal people. Several historic buildings, including St Mark’s Anglican Church and the Appin Inn, remain preserved within the township as testaments to its early colonial past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 25 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 17 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 14 |
| Fraud | 20 | 36 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 18 | 5 |
| Arson | 10 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 7 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,213 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.