Kemps Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
192 recorded in this period, compared with 220 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kemps Creek
Kemps Creek is a suburb located in western Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 42 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district within the City of Penrith local government area (postcode 2178). Geographically, the area forms part of the Cumberland Plain and has traditionally been characterised by a mix of semi-rural holdings, agricultural land, and native bushland. In recent years, the region’s demographics and landscape have undergone significant transformation due to its strategic inclusion in the Western Sydney employment area, shifting toward industrial and logistics development alongside its residential pockets.
Local life in Kemps Creek transitions between its historical rural identity and the rapid expansion of modern commercial infrastructure. The suburb features local community facilities, including parks and rural properties, and relies heavily on surrounding urban centres such as Penrith, Liverpool, and the emerging Badgerys Creek aerotropolis precinct for extensive retail, educational, and medical services. Major transport corridors, including the Western Motorway and the evolving regional road network, support the area's ongoing commercial development.
Historically, Kemps Creek derives its name from Anthony Kemp, an early settler and military officer who was granted land in the area during the early 19th century. Initially established as an agricultural district dominated by farming and grazing, the locality retained a quiet, rural character for much of its history. In the 21st century, state planning initiatives designated parts of Kemps Creek for major industrial and economic growth, fundamentally altering its historical footprint to accommodate modern warehousing and distribution hubs for western Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 21 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 26 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 11 |
| Other theft | 15 | 22 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 4 |
| Arson | 10 | 12 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 14 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 20 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,121 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.