Harris Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
355 recorded in this period, compared with 373 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Harris Park
Harris Park is an established inner-city suburb and commercial locality in the Greater Western Sydney region, situated within the City of Parramatta local government area (postcode 2150). Located approximately 25 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, it is bounded by the Parramatta CBD to the west and north, Rosehill to the east, and Holroyd to the south. Demographically, Harris Park is characterised by a high-density residential population and a significant multicultural demographic, featuring a prominent concentration of residents of South Asian descent.
The locality is a well-known hub for South Asian cuisine and culture, anchored by a vibrant commercial strip along Wigram Street and Marion Street that features numerous traditional restaurants, sweet shops, and grocery stores. Transport connectivity is a key local amenity, centered around the Harris Park railway station, which provides frequent services on the T1 Western and T5 Cumberland lines. Educational and recreational needs are supported by proximity to Parramatta's major commercial center, local parks, and surrounding schools.
Historically, Harris Park is named after John Harris, a surgeon and early colonial landowner who was granted land in the area in 1790. The suburb retains a rich architectural heritage, containing a high concentration of colonial-era and Victorian buildings, most notably Elizabeth Farm—built in 1793 by wool pioneer John Macarthur and his wife Elizabeth. Other notable historic sites include Hambledon Cottage, built in 1824, which collectively contribute to the area's significance in early Australian agricultural and settlement history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 33 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 31 |
| Steal from dwelling | 27 | 19 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 41 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 24 | 20 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 20 | 24 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 23 |
| Fraud | 16 | 27 |
| Other theft | 16 | 14 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 11 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 14 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 13 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 10 | 11 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 8 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,043 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.