Cartwright crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
354 recorded in this period, compared with 440 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cartwright
Cartwright is a suburban locality in South-Western Sydney, situated within the City of Liverpool local government area and the 2168 postcode. Located approximately 35 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the suburb is primarily residential in character. Cartwright features a culturally diverse demographic profile, with a significant portion of the population consisting of families and residents from various overseas-born backgrounds. The local housing stock predominantly comprises detached residential dwellings alongside some public housing estates established during the area's mid-to-late 20th-century development.
Local life in Cartwright is supported by community infrastructure typical of outer-metropolitan Sydney suburbs. Residents have access to local neighbourhood parks, green spaces, and community facilities designed to serve the immediate residential population. For broader commercial, educational, and healthcare services, the locality relies on the nearby commercial centres of Liverpool and Miller, which offer major shopping complexes, secondary schools, and transport interchanges.
The history of Cartwright is tied to the post-World War II expansion of Liverpool and the broader development of Sydney's outer west. Originally encompassing land occupied by the Tharawal and Darug peoples, the area underwent significant transformation during the 1960s and 1970s when the NSW Housing Commission developed large tracts of land for public housing. The suburb was named in honour of Captain Robert Cartwright, an early settler and magistrate in the Liverpool district, reflecting the area's early colonial history prior to its urbanisation.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 43 | 37 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 39 | 51 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 26 | 23 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 45 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 20 | 35 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 20 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 19 | 19 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 18 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 16 | 22 |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 18 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 13 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 15 |
| Fraud | 10 | 15 |
| Arson | 8 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 19 |
| Other drug offences | 7 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 7 | 10 |
| Other offences | 6 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,616 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.