Homebush West crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
410 recorded in this period, compared with 416 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Homebush West
Homebush West is a diverse residential and commercial suburb located 15 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the primary Local Government Area of Strathfield and the postcode 2140. Geographically, it is bounded by major transport corridors and commercial precincts, positioning it as an important transition point in Sydney's Inner West and Greater Western Sydney regions. Demographically, the suburb features a multicultural population, characterized by a high proportion of residents from diverse Asian backgrounds, reflecting ongoing patterns of immigration and urban density in the surrounding metropolitan area.
Local life in Homebush West is anchored by its commercial core around the Flemington railway station, which features a bustling strip of retail shops, restaurants, and grocery stores serving the multicultural community. The suburb is perhaps best known for housing the Sydney Markets at Flemington, a major commercial hub for fresh produce and flowers in New South Wales. Educational and recreational needs are supported by local parks, community facilities, and proximity to major regional amenities, while frequent train services provide efficient connectivity to Sydney's broader public transport network.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wangal clan of the Darug nation before European settlement in the late 18th century. Originally characterized by rural landholdings and later estate subdivisions, the area underwent significant transformation with the expansion of the Main Western railway line in the late 19th century. The establishment of the Flemington stockyards and subsequent market relocations in the 20th century cemented the locality's identity as a vital distribution and working-class hub, which has since evolved into a densely populated modern urban suburb.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 69 | 75 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 38 | 41 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 33 | 34 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 31 | 33 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 24 |
| Malicious damage to property | 30 | 34 |
| Other theft | 27 | 25 |
| Steal from dwelling | 23 | 17 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 15 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 9 |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 9 |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 5 |
| Trespass | 5 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,108 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.