Greystanes crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
585 recorded in this period, compared with 607 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Greystanes
Greystanes is a predominantly residential suburb located 28 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Cumberland Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2145. Geographically, the locality is bounded by Pendle Hill and Wentworthville to the north, Smithfield to the west, and Prospect to the south. The demographic profile of Greystanes is characterized by a diverse, multicultural community, featuring a mix of established families and younger households residing in detached housing, townhouses, and duplex developments.
Local life in Greystanes is centered around community amenities, parks, and local shopping strips. The suburb features several neighbourhood retail hubs, notably the Greystanes Shopping Centre, which provide essential services, supermarkets, and specialty stores. Green spaces and recreational areas are prominent throughout the locality, including Wanderer Street Park and the expansive expanses near the Prospect Reservoir on its western border, which offer walking tracks and sporting facilities. The area is also serviced by a number of local primary and secondary schools.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darug people. Following European settlement, the locality derived its name from "Grey Stanes," a homestead established by Lieutenant Lawson in the early 19th century, which referenced the area's distinct blue metal stone formations. For much of its early history, the region was characterized by rural land use, orchards, and quarries before transitioning into a post-war residential suburb to accommodate Sydney's expanding population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 81 | 85 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 65 | 58 |
| Malicious damage to property | 62 | 60 |
| Fraud | 45 | 52 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 40 | 38 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 34 | 40 |
| Sexual assault | 29 | 27 |
| Breach bail conditions | 28 | 10 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 24 | 30 |
| Steal from dwelling | 19 | 17 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 17 | 16 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 17 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 16 | 29 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 21 |
| Steal from retail store | 14 | 6 |
| Other theft | 9 | 18 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 8 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23,511 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.