Glenwood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
336 recorded in this period, compared with 339 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glenwood
Glenwood is a residential suburb located in the western region of Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 33 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district. Administered primarily by the City of Blacktown local government area within the 2768 postcode, the suburb covers a compact geographical area characterised by planned residential estates. Demographically, Glenwood is home to a diverse, multicultural population with a high proportion of families, reflected in its mix of modern detached houses, townhouses, and local parks.
Local life in Glenwood is centered around community-oriented amenities, including the Glenwood Shopping Village, which provides essential retail and dining services for residents. The suburb features extensive green spaces, notably Jake'sway Reserve and several neighborhood parks equipped with sporting fields, playgrounds, and walking tracks. Educational needs are served by a selection of local public and private schools, while major arterial roads—such as the Westlink M7 and Old Windsor Road—facilitate connectivity to surrounding commercial hubs and greater metropolitan Sydney.
Historically, the land comprising Glenwood was part of the broader Blacktown and Quakers Hill district, with European settlement initially driven by agriculture and rural land grants in the 19th century. For much of its early history, the area remained largely semi-rural, interspersed with market gardens and grazing properties. Rapid urbanisation transformed Glenwood in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when developers subdivided the land to create the master-planned residential community that exists today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 57 | 35 |
| Malicious damage to property | 42 | 40 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 37 | 41 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 23 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 17 | 21 |
| Fraud | 16 | 27 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 15 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 19 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 10 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 11 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 10 |
| Steal from retail store | 9 | 15 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 24 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 13 |
| Other theft | 6 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 6 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 15,829 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.