Len Waters Estate crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
71 recorded in this period, compared with 70 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Len Waters Estate
Len Waters Estate is a contemporary industrial and residential locality situated in the outer south-western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Liverpool local government area and bearing the postcode 2171. Geographically positioned as part of the broader growth corridors of Western Sydney, the area is strategically planned to support logistics, warehousing, and associated residential populations. Due to its modern development as an industrial hub, the demographic profile is largely defined by a transient workforce during business hours, alongside growing residential pockets supported by the continuous expansion of the Liverpool region.
As a predominantly industrial and commercial precinct, local life in Len Waters Estate revolves around major logistics operations, freight transport, and manufacturing facilities. The area lacks a traditional town centre, meaning residents and workers rely on neighbouring suburbs such as Austral, Leppington, and Liverpool for comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare amenities. Connectivity is a primary feature of the locality, with its road networks designed to facilitate heavy vehicle access and provide direct links to major regional transport routes, including the M5 and M7 motorways.
The locality is named in honour of Len Waters, an Indigenous Australian who made history during World War II as the first Aboriginal fighter pilot to serve in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The naming of the estate serves as a regional tribute to his legacy. Historically, the land transitioned from rural and semi-agricultural holdings into a planned industrial and urban release area to meet Western Sydney's increasing demand for commercial land and employment hubs.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 19 | 25 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 5 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
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.