Cecil Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
173 recorded in this period, compared with 197 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cecil Hills
Cecil Hills is a residential suburb located in the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Liverpool local government area and the 2171 postcode district. Situated approximately 38 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is bounded by major regional transport corridors including the Westlink M7. Characterised by rolling topography, the suburb features a mix of low-density residential housing alongside significant green spaces, most notably Cecil Hills Lake and the surrounding parklands that serve as a central geographic feature.
Local life in Cecil Hills is primarily residential, supported by neighbourhood-scale commercial infrastructure. The Cecil Hills Shopping Village provides essential retail and dining options for residents, while educational needs are met by local facilities including Cecil Hills Public School and Cecil Hills High School. The suburb is designed with multiple pedestrian pathways and recreational parks, facilitating a family-oriented suburban lifestyle with convenient access to larger commercial hubs such as Liverpool and Fairfield.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Darug nation. The suburb derives its name from Sir William Cecil, an early landowner in the colonial district, reflecting the region's agricultural past. For much of the 20th century, the land remained largely rural and agricultural before undergoing major urban development and rezoning in the late 20th century to accommodate Sydney's expanding western metropolitan population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 35 | 30 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 26 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 21 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 10 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,906 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.