Macquarie Fields crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,456 recorded in this period, compared with 1,436 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Macquarie Fields
Macquarie Fields is a residential suburb located in the south-western region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Campbelltown local government area (postcode 2564). Situated approximately 45 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the locality is primarily characterized by a mix of established residential housing, medium-density developments, and pockets of bushland. Demographically, it is a culturally diverse community comprising families, young professionals, and a significant proportion of public housing alongside private dwellings.
Local life and amenities are centered around the Macquarie Fields railway station, which provides regular commuter rail services on the T8 Airport and South Line, connecting the area to Sydney, Campbelltown, and Macarthur. Commercial activity is supported by local shopping strips, including the Glenquarie Town Centre, which offers supermarkets, specialty stores, and essential services. The suburb features several local parks, sports ovals, and community facilities, alongside local primary and secondary educational institutions.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Dharawal people before European settlement. The locality derives its name from early colonial Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Significant heritage sites in the area include Glenfield Farm, established in the early 19th century by colonial surgeon and explorer William Redfern, which features important surviving colonial agricultural buildings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 285 | 319 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 161 | 153 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 139 | 99 |
| Malicious damage to property | 111 | 118 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 81 | 83 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 67 | 51 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 61 | 76 |
| Fraud | 58 | 62 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 50 | 41 |
| Steal from retail store | 34 | 32 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 33 | 42 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 33 | 24 |
| Sexual assault | 30 | 33 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 28 | 30 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 26 | 25 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 26 | 18 |
| Steal from dwelling | 24 | 31 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 22 | 24 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14,023 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.