Erskine Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
176 recorded in this period, compared with 238 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Erskine Park
Erskine Park is a suburb located in the western region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Penrith local government area and the 2759 postcode. Geographically, the locality is bounded by the M4 Western Motorway to the north, Mamre Road to the east, and the suburb of St Clair to the north and west. It features a combination of established residential zones and a major, rapidly developed industrial and logistics precinct that capitalizes on its strategic access to Sydney's primary freight corridors.
The local lifestyle is characterized by a mix of suburban family living and commercial enterprise. Residential areas are primarily located in the southern and western sections of the suburb, supported by local parks, neighborhood shopping facilities, and proximity to larger commercial hubs in St Clair and Penrith. The northern and eastern portions are dominated by the Erskine Park Employment Area, which hosts large-scale warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing centers for major national and international corporations, serving as a significant employment hub for the region.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Darug people, who utilized the Cumberland Plain woodlands for resources. The suburb derives its name from the early colonial land grant made to James Erskine, a military officer, in the early 19th century. For much of its history, Erskine Park remained a rural and agricultural area before transitioning into a modern residential and industrial suburb during the late 20th century urban expansion of Western Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 43 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 22 |
| Fraud | 18 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 20 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 1 |
| Other theft | 5 | 18 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 14 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,486 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.