Carnes Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
171 recorded in this period, compared with 182 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carnes Hill
Carnes Hill is a residential suburb located in the south-western region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the local government area of the City of Liverpool (postcode 2171). Situated approximately 38 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, it is part of the broader Liverpool-Campbelltown urban corridor. The locality is characterised by modern master-planned residential housing developments, featuring a mix of detached family homes and townhouses. Demographically, Carnes Hill reflects the multicultural and family-oriented profile typical of Sydney's outer south-west, housing a diverse population.
Local life in Carnes Hill centres around the Carnes Hill Marketplace, a major shopping and community hub that includes supermarkets, specialty retail stores, and dining options. Adjacent to the marketplace is the Carnes Hill Recreation and Community Hub, a notable public facility featuring a modern library, community spaces, and playing fields. The suburb is connected by local bus networks linking residents to the Liverpool CBD and nearby major railway stations, and it is supported by several local educational facilities, including primary and high schools.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Carnes Hill was inhabited by the Tharawal (Dharawal) and Darug Aboriginal peoples, who utilized the Cumberland Plain woodlands for food and resources. The area's modern namesake is derived from the historic Carnes family, early European landowners and farmers in the district. For much of its history, the locality remained predominantly rural and agricultural before undergoing significant urban expansion and residential rezoning to accommodate Sydney's growing population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 23 | 31 |
| Steal from retail store | 23 | 40 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 20 | 12 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,332 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.