Bungarribee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
73 recorded in this period, compared with 70 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bungarribee
Bungarribee is a suburban locality in Greater Western Sydney, situated approximately 35 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district within the City of Blacktown local government area (postcode 2767). Geographically, the area is characterised by a mix of contemporary residential developments and expansive green spaces. Demographically, Bungarribee has experienced rapid population growth since the 21st century, transitioning from a semi-rural and industrial periphery into a diverse, master-planned suburban community featuring a high proportion of young families.
Local life in Bungarribee is centred around family-oriented residential amenities, local parks, and cycling tracks. The suburb's defining feature is the Bungarribee precinct of the Western Sydney Parklands, a massive 200-hectare regional park that offers recreational facilities, walking trails, barbecue areas, and a major playground. While the locality itself is primarily residential, it is bordered by commercial and industrial hubs in Doonside, Blacktown, and Eastern Creek, providing residents with convenient access to schools, retail centres, and major transportation routes including the Great Western Highway and the M7 Motorway.
The area derives its name from "Bungarribee," a historical land grant and pastoral estate established in the early 19th century. The name is believed to originate from an Indigenous Dharug word. Historically, the land was used primarily for sheep grazing and rural pursuits before undergoing significant urban transformation in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Remnants of its pastoral past are largely integrated into the surrounding parklands and modern suburban infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 10 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 12 |
| Fraud | 4 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from person | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,177 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.