Liberty Grove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Liberty Grove
Liberty Grove is a small, densely populated residential suburb located 15 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Canada Bay local government area, and shares the 2138 postcode. Geographically bounded by Concord West to the north and west, Rhodes to the east, and Homebush Bay to the south, the locality covers a compact area characterized primarily by medium-density townhouses and modern apartment complexes. According to census data, Liberty Grove is home to a culturally diverse, professional population, featuring a high proportion of young families and couples living in strata-title communities.
Designed and developed as a master-planned residential community in the late 1990s, the suburb functions largely as a self-contained neighbourhood focused on modern suburban convenience. Local life is supported by pocket parks, communal open spaces, and recreational amenities including tennis courts, swimming pools, and barbecue areas managed by the community association. While commercial retail is limited within the immediate boundaries, residents rely on the adjacent commercial centres of Rhodes and Concord West for major shopping, dining, and public transport access via the Main Northern railway line.
Historically, the land encompassing Liberty Grove formed part of the broader Concord and Homebush Bay industrial and pastoral landscape. Prior to its residential development by Australand in the late 20th century, the site was heavily industrialized, associated with manufacturing and storage uses tied to the region's manufacturing history along the Parramatta River corridor. The urban renewal project transformed the former industrial brownfield site into a residential estate while retaining elements of the area's industrial heritage through street naming conventions and preserved landscape features.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 10 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,055 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.