Jamisontown crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
543 recorded in this period, compared with 509 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jamisontown
Jamisontown is a suburban locality situated in the western Greater Sydney region of New South Wales, within the City of Penrith local government area and bearing the postcode 2750. Geographically, it is bounded to the west by the Nepean River, placing it immediately south of the Penrith central business district. The suburb functions as a mixed-use area, encompassing established residential zones alongside significant commercial and light industrial precincts, particularly along Mulgoa Road.
Local life in Jamisontown is supported by a range of commercial and recreational amenities. The area features major shopping complexes, bulky goods retail outlets, and dining precincts that serve both local residents and the broader Penrith population. Open spaces and recreational facilities are accessible near the Nepean River corridor, providing walking tracks, parks, and water-adjacent leisure opportunities. The locality is well-connected by major regional arterial roads, including the M4 Western Motorway, facilitating regional transport links.
The area derives its European history from early colonial settlement along the Nepean River and is named in honour of Sir John Jamison, a prominent early landowner, physician, and pastoralist who established the nearby Regentville estate. Historically defined by rural and agricultural land uses, Jamisontown underwent progressive suburbanisation and commercial development during the latter half of the twentieth century, transforming into the urbanised commercial and residential hub it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 73 | 48 |
| Fraud | 67 | 56 |
| Malicious damage to property | 49 | 56 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 44 | 56 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 39 | 45 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 33 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 33 | 33 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 30 | 31 |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 9 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 17 | 25 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 16 | 11 |
| Other theft | 13 | 24 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 14 |
| Trespass | 12 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,321 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.