Cabramatta West crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
208 recorded in this period, compared with 308 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cabramatta West
Cabramatta West is a primarily residential suburb located 30 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of the City of Fairfield (Postcode 2166). Geographically bounded by Orphan School Creek to the north and east, the suburb forms part of the culturally diverse Fairfield region. Demographically, Cabramatta West reflects the broader multicultural character of south-western Sydney, with a significant population of residents from Southeast Asian backgrounds, alongside other established and emerging migrant communities.
Local life in Cabramatta West centres around low-density residential housing, local parks, and small-scale neighborhood shopping strips that serve the daily needs of residents. Educational and recreational amenities include local public schools, sports fields, and reserves, while major commercial, dining, and transport hubs are readily accessible in the adjacent commercial centres of Cabramatta and Liverpool. The suburb is serviced by regional bus networks connecting residents to nearby railway stations on the T5 Cumberland and T2 Leppington & Inner West lines.
Historically part of the ancestral lands of the Darug people, the area was traditionally used for hunting and gathering before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality gradually transitioned from rural landholdings and small farms into a suburban residential area during the post-World War II urban expansion of Sydney. Like much of the Fairfield LGA, Cabramatta West experienced significant demographic shifts in the late 20th century, welcoming waves of migrants and refugees that shaped its modern cultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 23 | 30 |
| Fraud | 21 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 18 | 43 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 32 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 12 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 11 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 10 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 2 |
| Other offences | 4 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 9 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,822 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.