Liverpool crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14,574 recorded in this period, compared with 13,148 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Liverpool
Liverpool is a major commercial and residential suburb located 27 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, serving as the primary commercial hub of south-western Sydney. Situated within the local government area of the City of Liverpool and encompassing the postcode 2170, the locality features a rapidly growing and culturally diverse population. Its geography is defined by its position on the Georges River, which shapes both its natural environment and urban layout, making it a key regional transport nexus connected by major arterial roads and the T2 Airport, South & Cumberland railway lines.
The locality functions as a bustling regional centre featuring the Westfield Liverpool shopping complex, the Liverpool Hospital—one of the largest tertiary referral hospitals in the state—and a prominent civic precinct. Commercial and high-density residential development is concentrated around the central business district, transitioning into lower-density suburban housing and leafy residential pockets further out. Educational facilities, public parks, and civic spaces, such as the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre nearby, support the daily needs of the growing community.
Established in 1810 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, Liverpool is one of the oldest European settlements in Australia. Named after the British Prime Minister, the Earl of Liverpool, the area was originally planned as an agricultural and administrative outpost. It retains several historic buildings from the colonial era, including St Luke's Anglican Church (built in 1819), which is the oldest extant church in Australia, and the former Liverpool Courthouse, reflecting its long-standing role as a significant regional administrative centre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 8,205 | 7,114 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1,237 | 1,199 |
| Steal from retail store | 378 | 463 |
| Malicious damage to property | 345 | 318 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 343 | 328 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 327 | 197 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 325 | 315 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 280 | 316 |
| Other theft | 264 | 267 |
| Other drug offences | 254 | 140 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 226 | 165 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 226 | 278 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 219 | 171 |
| Fraud | 186 | 202 |
| Steal from dwelling | 183 | 169 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 179 | 140 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 168 | 152 |
| Other offences | 147 | 124 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 31,078 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.