Kings Langley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
266 recorded in this period, compared with 233 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kings Langley
Kings Langley is a residential suburb located in the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, within the City of Blacktown local government area, bearing the postcode 2147. Situated approximately 35 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is primarily bounded by major transport corridors, including the M2 Hills Motorway to the north and Sunnyholt Road to the east. Demographically, Kings Langley is characterised as a well-established, family-oriented neighborhood with a diverse population residing predominantly in detached single-family dwellings.
Local life in Kings Langley centres around community amenities designed to service its residential population. The suburb features the Kings Langley Shopping Centre, which provides essential retail outlets, supermarkets, and local services. Educational needs are met by a selection of local primary schools, and the area includes several parks, sports fields, and walking tracks that offer recreational spaces for residents. Public transport connections are facilitated by local bus services linking the suburb to nearby railway stations and major commercial hubs in the region.
Historically, the land comprising Kings Langley was originally inhabited by the Darug people before European settlement. The suburb derives its name from "Kings Langley," the estate established in the early 19th century by colonial official and settler Edward Riley, which was named after his birthplace in Hertfordshire, England. Through the latter half of the 20th century, the area transitioned from rural acreage and orchards into the planned residential subdivision that defines its modern layout today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 23 |
| Steal from retail store | 30 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 24 | 17 |
| Fraud | 24 | 23 |
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 22 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 17 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 17 | 25 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 20 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 19 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 5 |
| Trespass | 7 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 5 | 2 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,354 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.