Gilead crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
29 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gilead
Gilead is a semi-rural locality situated in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the City of Campbelltown local government area and bearing the postcode 2560. Located approximately 60 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterised by undulating topography, remnant Cumberland Plain Woodland, and proximity to the Nepean River gorge. Due to its historical reliance on agricultural land uses, Gilead has traditionally maintained a low-density population and a distinct rural character, though it is increasingly subject to suburban transition pressures from the greater Campbelltown urban area.
Historically, the lands encompassing Gilead and its surrounds are the traditional country of the Dharawal people, who maintained a deep connection to the region's flora and fauna prior to European settlement. Following British colonisation in the early 19th century, the area was primarily utilised for pastoral pursuits and large land grants. The locality derives historical significance from its association with early colonial exploration and agriculture, with several heritage-listed properties and cultural landscapes remaining in the wider district to reflect its pastoral origins.
Local life in Gilead is defined by its quiet, rural-residential setting, with residents primarily relying on adjacent suburbs such as Appin and Campbelltown for commercial retail, healthcare, educational, and public transport services. The area features limited commercial infrastructure within its immediate boundaries, functioning largely as a transitional greenbelt zone. However, Gilead is a designated focal point for future urban growth, with long-term strategic plans incorporating significant residential and infrastructure development to accommodate Sydney's expanding south-west corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 8 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 882 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.