Glendenning crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
244 recorded in this period, compared with 207 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glendenning
Glendenning is a suburban locality situated in the western region of Greater Sydney, New South Wales, within the local government area of the City of Blacktown and bearing the postcode 2761. Geographically, it is positioned approximately 42 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. The suburb is primarily characterised by a mix of residential areas and a prominent industrial precinct, which forms a key component of Sydney's western employment lands. Demographically, Glendenning reflects the multicultural and fast-growing nature of the Blacktown LGA, accommodating a diverse residential population.
Local life in Glendenning is supported by a combination of residential housing and commercial facilities. The commercial and industrial zones provide significant local employment, featuring warehouses, logistics facilities, and light manufacturing businesses. For daily retail, dining, and broader community services, residents typically rely on neighbouring commercial hubs such as Plumpton, Rooty Hill, and the major regional centre of Blacktown. The suburb is accessible via major regional arterial roads, including the M7 Motorway, which borders the area and facilitates connectivity across Greater Sydney.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Glendenning was inhabited by the Darug people. Following British colonisation, the area was initially utilised for agricultural purposes, mirroring the broader rural development of the Cumberland Plain during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As Sydney's suburban footprint expanded westward in the latter half of the twentieth century, Glendenning transitioned from rural land into the structured residential and industrial zones that define its current geography.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 34 | 21 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 26 | 21 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 24 | 27 |
| Fraud | 15 | 15 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 14 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 5 |
| Other theft | 8 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 11 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Trespass | 6 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 5 |
| Other offences | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,196 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.