Lethbridge Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,029 recorded in this period, compared with 901 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lethbridge Park
Lethbridge Park is a suburban locality in Western Sydney, New South Wales, situated 45 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district within the City of Blacktown local government area (postcode 2770). Geographically part of the greater Blacktown region, the suburb is primarily residential in character and forms part of the outer metropolitan area. Demographically, it is characterised by a diverse population with a significant proportion of families and individuals living in a mix of detached housing and social housing estates developed during the post-war expansion of Western Sydney.
Local life and amenities in Lethbridge Park are centered around community infrastructure designed to service its residential population. The suburb features local shopping facilities, parks, and recreational spaces, while relying on neighbouring suburbs for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Public transport links connect residents to major commercial hubs in Blacktown and Mount Druitt, facilitating access to the broader Sydney train network and regional road infrastructure.
Historically, Lethbridge Park developed during the mid-to-late 20th century as part of the Housing Commission of New South Wales' efforts to accommodate Sydney's rapidly growing post-war population. The land, which was previously semi-rural acreage, was systematically urbanised through the 1960s and 1970s to create planned residential subdivisions. The suburb's name honours early landowners and local pioneers associated with the broader Mount Druitt and Blacktown districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 161 | 122 |
| Malicious damage to property | 131 | 103 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 128 | 105 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 93 | 84 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 76 | 46 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 41 | 34 |
| Breach bail conditions | 40 | 37 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 39 | 22 |
| Other offences | 37 | 38 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 32 | 30 |
| Steal from dwelling | 29 | 20 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 27 | 39 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20 | 19 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 19 | 19 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 20 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 15 | 4 |
| Trespass | 15 | 11 |
| Fraud | 14 | 28 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,730 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.