Emu Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
454 recorded in this period, compared with 453 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Emu Plains
Emu Plains is a suburban locality situated at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Penrith local government area and bearing the postcode 2750. Located on the western banks of the Nepean River, directly opposite the major commercial center of Penrith, the suburb covers a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational zones. According to the 2021 Australian census, Emu Plains had a population of approximately 8,300 residents, characterized by a predominantly family-oriented demographic.
Local life in Emu Plains is supported by essential infrastructure, including the Emu Plains railway station on the Blue Mountains Line, which provides direct commuter access to Sydney and Katoomba. The suburb features local shopping strips, neighborhood parks, and sports facilities, while being closely linked to Penrith's broader retail, health, and educational amenities. A prominent local feature is the Great Western Highway, which runs through the area, alongside access to the M4 Motorway via nearby Emu Heights.
European history in the area dates back to the early 19th century, following the 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains by Blaxland, Wentworth, and Lawson. The locality derives its name from the emus that once inhabited the grassy plains and Governor Lachlan Macquarie's establishment of an agricultural government farm there in 1819. Emu Plains contains several heritage-listed sites, including the historic Emu Plains Railway Station and various nineteenth-century buildings that reflect its origins as a rural outpost and transport corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 56 | 63 |
| Malicious damage to property | 56 | 56 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 40 | 35 |
| Steal from retail store | 32 | 20 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 25 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 25 | 36 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 24 | 27 |
| Other theft | 21 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 18 | 16 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 18 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 14 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 17 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 14 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 14 | 26 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 13 |
| Trespass | 9 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 19 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,126 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.