Glenbrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
219 recorded in this period, compared with 167 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glenbrook
Glenbrook is a town located in the lower Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, within the City of Blue Mountains local government area and bearing the postcode 2773. Situated approximately 65 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, it serves as one of the primary gateways to the Blue Mountains. Geographically, the locality is bounded by rugged bushland and the Blue Mountains National Park to the south and north, featuring steep sandstone topography and deep gorges. Demographically, it is a predominantly residential suburb characterised by families and commuters seeking a semi-rural lifestyle within reach of the Sydney metropolitan area.
Local life in Glenbrook centres around its village-style commercial strip along Ross Street, which features local cafes, boutique shops, and essential services. The community is heavily oriented towards outdoor recreation, with the nearby Glenbrook Gorge, Euroka Clearing, and various bushwalking tracks and mountain biking trails attracting visitors and residents alike. The town is serviced by Glenbrook railway station on the Blue Mountains Line, facilitating daily commuting to Sydney and Penrith. Education and community facilities are well-integrated into the residential fabric, supporting a quiet suburban environment.
Historically, the Glenbrook area holds significant heritage value as part of the traditional lands of the Darug people. European history in the region began shortly after the historic 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains by Blaxland, Wentworth, and Lawson. The locality was initially known as Wascoe's Siding before being renamed Glenbrook, and it played a crucial role in the expansion of early colonial transport infrastructure. Notable historical engineering feats include the remnants of the Lapstone Zig Zag and the historic Glenbrook Tunnel, built in the late 19th century to navigate the challenging descent into the Sydney basin.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 81 | 35 |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 5 |
| Other theft | 8 | 12 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,078 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.