Girraween crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
201 recorded in this period, compared with 201 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Girraween
Girraween is a residential suburb located in the western Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, within the Cumberland Council local government area and the 2145 postcode. Situated approximately 29 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the suburb is primarily residential in character. According to the 2021 census, Girraween features a culturally diverse population and a high proportion of families with school-aged children, supported by established transport links including the nearby Girraween railway station on the Main Western line.
Local life in Girraween is largely centred around family living and education, featuring local parks, community facilities, and several highly regarded educational institutions, including Girraween Public School and Girraween High School. Commercial amenities within the suburb are modest, consisting mainly of local convenience shops, while larger retail and commercial hubs are readily accessible in neighbouring towns such as Pendle Hill, Seven Hills, and Toongabbie.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Darug people. The name "Girraween," derived from an Aboriginal word generally understood to mean "place of flowers," reflects the region's Indigenous heritage. Originally part of a broader rural and agricultural landscape surrounding Parramatta, the suburb experienced significant suburban development following the expansion of the Main Western railway line and subsequent residential subdivisions during the mid-20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 28 | 23 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 18 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 16 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 17 | 14 |
| Fraud | 16 | 21 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 16 |
| Other theft | 10 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 6 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 4 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 8 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 6 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,256 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.