Epping crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,196 recorded in this period, compared with 1,035 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Epping
Epping is a major suburban locality situated 18 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, primarily within the City of Parramatta local government area (postcode 2121), with portions extending into the City of Parramatta's neighbours. Demographically, Epping is characterized by a high-density commercial and residential core surrounded by leafy residential streets. The population is culturally diverse, featuring a significant proportion of residents with Asian heritage, and a high rate of employment in professional and educational sectors.
Local life in Epping is centred around the bustling commercial precinct adjacent to the Epping railway station, which provides frequent Sydney Trains and metro connectivity to the CBD, Chatswood, and Hornsby. The suburb is well-serviced by major roadways, public bus networks, and commercial amenities, including supermarkets, dining options, and retail services. Education is a prominent feature of the area, hosting several highly regarded public and private primary and secondary schools.
European history in Epping dates back to the early 19th century when the area was initially known as Potato Hill and later East Field, before being officially named Epping in the late 1890s. The arrival of the railway in the 1880s spurred agricultural development, particularly citrus orchards, which eventually transitioned into twentieth-century suburban housing. While rapid transit-oriented development has significantly reshaped the town centre with high-rise apartments, the suburb retains several heritage-listed residential properties and civic buildings that reflect its Victorian and Federation-era past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 500 | 362 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 79 | 39 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 62 | 44 |
| Fraud | 56 | 58 |
| Malicious damage to property | 55 | 59 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 52 | 25 |
| Steal from dwelling | 51 | 33 |
| Steal from retail store | 51 | 62 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 42 | 40 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 35 | 48 |
| Other theft | 34 | 49 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24 | 20 |
| Trespass | 15 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 15 |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 15 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 10 | 11 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 29,551 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.