Chester Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
960 recorded in this period, compared with 905 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Chester Hill
Chester Hill is a multicultural suburb located 25 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Canterbury-Bankstown (with a small portion extending into Cumberland City Council). It shares the 2162 postcode and is characterised by a mix of residential housing, including post-war detached dwellings and contemporary medium-density developments. The suburb is culturally diverse, housing a population that reflects various waves of post-war European immigration followed by more recent arrivals from the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific.
The commercial heart of the suburb is centred around the Chester Hill railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line, featuring a traditional shopping strip with retail stores, cafes, and essential services. The locality is well-served by local educational facilities, including Chester Hill Public School and Chester Hill High School, alongside several parks, recreational reserves, and community sports clubs that support local family life.
Originally inhabited by the Darug people, the area's European history began with land grants made in the early 19th century, though it remained largely rural and agricultural for decades. The suburb experienced significant growth and urbanisation following the conclusion of the Second World War, driven by government-backed housing initiatives and proximity to expanding industrial sectors in western Sydney. The naming of the locality pays tribute to early settler history, blending local geographic references with traditional nomenclature.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 112 | 77 |
| Fraud | 105 | 116 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 98 | 81 |
| Malicious damage to property | 73 | 71 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 56 | 57 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 53 | 42 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 52 | 46 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 35 | 22 |
| Breach bail conditions | 31 | 26 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 30 | 23 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 28 | 20 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 22 | 26 |
| Steal from retail store | 22 | 30 |
| Trespass | 22 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 20 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 20 | 24 |
| Other drug offences | 19 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 19 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14,007 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.