Kingswood (Penrith) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,969 recorded in this period, compared with 1,939 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kingswood (Penrith)
Kingswood is a suburban locality situated in the western Greater Sydney region of New South Wales, within the City of Penrith. Located approximately 50 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, it serves as a residential and institutional node on the Cumberland Plain. The suburb features a diverse demographic profile, encompassing a mix of families, students, and long-term residents drawn to the area's relative affordability and accessibility.
The suburb is a regional hub for health and education services, anchored by Nepean Hospital, a major public teaching hospital, and the Kingswood campus of Western Sydney University. Local commercial amenities are concentrated around the Kingswood railway station on the T1 Western Line, providing commuter access to Sydney and Blue Mountains destinations. Educational facilities within the locality include local public schools, while surrounding parklands and sporting fields provide recreational space.
European settlement of the area dates back to the early 19th century, with the locality originally forming part of the broader Penrith and St Marys agricultural districts. The area experienced significant developmental transitions with the arrival of the Main Western railway line in the late 1800s, which stimulated suburban subdivision and residential growth. While much of the built environment reflects mid-to-late 20th-century residential architecture, Kingswood retains historical significance through its evolution alongside the expansion of Western Sydney's transport and infrastructure corridors.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 159 | 146 |
| Malicious damage to property | 159 | 170 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 153 | 129 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 149 | 154 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 124 | 107 |
| Breach bail conditions | 100 | 83 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 91 | 79 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 76 | 57 |
| Fraud | 74 | 57 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 74 | 61 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 69 | 48 |
| Other offences | 67 | 57 |
| Steal from retail store | 65 | 41 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 62 | 50 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 62 | 55 |
| Other theft | 58 | 44 |
| Steal from dwelling | 46 | 51 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 35 | 23 |
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.