Bidwill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
791 recorded in this period, compared with 684 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bidwill
Bidwill is a suburban locality in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, situated within the City of Blacktown local government area and the 2770 postcode district. Located approximately 47 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, it forms part of the broader Mount Druitt urban area. The suburb is predominantly residential, characterized by a mix of detached housing and social housing estates, and accommodates a culturally diverse demographic with a significant population of families and individuals served by public housing initiatives.
Local life and amenities in Bidwill are centered around community-scale infrastructure. The suburb features local shopping facilities, parks, and recreational spaces designed to serve the immediate residential population. Educational needs are supported by local public primary schools, while broader commercial, secondary schooling, and transport services—including access to the Main Western railway line—are available in neighboring suburbs such as Mount Druitt and Plumpton.
The history of Bidwill reflects the rapid post-war suburban expansion of Western Sydney. Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Darug people. The suburb was officially named in honor of John Carne Bidwill, an English botanist and the first Director of the Sydney Botanic Gardens. Urban development primarily took place during the late 20th century, when the Housing Commission of New South Wales heavily developed the area to provide public housing.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 121 | 90 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 104 | 87 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 103 | 97 |
| Malicious damage to property | 90 | 87 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 42 | 34 |
| Breach bail conditions | 38 | 26 |
| Sexual assault | 33 | 18 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 20 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 18 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 19 | 38 |
| Other offences | 18 | 9 |
| Arson | 17 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 16 | 13 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 18 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 13 | 17 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 6 |
| Fraud | 11 | 13 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 11 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,202 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.