Glen Alpine crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
98 recorded in this period, compared with 86 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glen Alpine
Glen Alpine is a residential suburb located in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, situated approximately 52 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district within the City of Campbelltown local government area (postcode 2560). Geographically characterised by undulating topography, the suburb is primarily bounded by Macarthur Anglican School to the north, Appin Road to the west, and the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan to the northwest. Demographically, Glen Alpine is an established, predominantly low-density residential community featuring a mix of detached family homes, with a population consisting largely of families and professionals drawn to its suburban environment.
Local life in Glen Alpine is quiet and primarily residential, supported by a network of local parks, green spaces, and walking tracks that integrate with the surrounding natural landscape. While the suburb itself contains minimal commercial infrastructure, residents access retail, dining, and professional services in adjacent commercial hubs such as Campbelltown and Macarthur Square. Educational needs are served by nearby public and private schools, including the prominent Macarthur Anglican School located directly within the locality, with major transport connections provided via local bus routes and nearby access to the Hume Motorway and Campbelltown railway station.
The history of the area, like much of the broader Campbelltown region, is rooted in early European land grants issued for agriculture and pastoral expansion following British settlement. The suburb derives its name from a historic local property, and over the late 20th century, the land transitioned from rural acreage into a planned residential estate. This development preserved elements of the natural topography while expanding Sydney's southwestern suburban footprint.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 10 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 0 |
| Fraud | 6 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,429 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.