Penrith LGA crime statistics

About Penrith

The City of Penrith is a local government area located in Greater Western Sydney, approximately 50 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Spanning roughly 405 square kilometres, its geography is defined by the Nepean River to the east and the foot of the Blue Mountains to the west, encompassing both flat western plains and rugged, forested escarpments. The region is home to a diverse population of over 200,000 residents, reflecting a mix of established suburban communities and growing residential developments.

The area functions as a major commercial and administrative hub for Western Sydney, centered around the Penrith City Centre. Residents have access to extensive amenities, including the Westfield Penrith shopping complex, the Penrith Health Precinct, and numerous educational facilities, including a major campus of Western Sydney University. The LGA is also a significant destination for outdoor recreation, featuring world-class sporting facilities such as the Sydney International Regatta Centre and the Penrith Whitewater Stadium, alongside vast parklands and riverfront reserves.

Historically, the area served as a critical frontier for early European settlement, with the first land grants in the region issued along the Nepean River in 1804. The town of Penrith developed as an important transit point for travelers moving over the Blue Mountains following the discovery of a passage in 1813. Today, the area preserves its historical significance through various heritage-listed sites, including colonial-era homesteads and early government buildings, which stand alongside the modern infrastructure of a rapidly expanding metropolitan centre.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · LGA 16350
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections