Mays Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
132 recorded in this period, compared with 150 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mays Hill
Mays Hill is a residential suburb located in the western Greater Sydney region of New South Wales, situated approximately 27 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. It falls primarily within the local government area of the Cumberland City Council and shares the 2145 postcode with neighbouring Parramatta and Westmead. Geographically, the suburb is bounded by the Great Western Highway to the north and Parramatta Park to the northeast, positioning it within a heavily urbanised and well-connected transport corridor.
Local life in Mays Hill is characterised by a mix of medium-density housing, apartment blocks, and historical detached residences. The suburb functions largely as a quiet residential area, benefiting from its immediate proximity to the major commercial and administrative hub of Parramatta. Residents have access to local parks and reserves, most notably the western edges of Parramatta Park, which offers extensive green space, sporting ovals, and walking tracks. Public transport is serviced by nearby railway stations in Parramatta and Westmead, alongside regional bus networks operating along major arterial roads.
The area possesses a rich history tied to the early colonial expansion of New South Wales, originally serving as agricultural land granted to early settlers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Mays Hill was named after John May, a local landholder who operated a prominent inn in the area during the early colonial period. Over subsequent decades, the suburb transitioned from rural estates and orchards into suburban residential development as western Sydney expanded throughout the mid-to-late 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 16 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 11 | 15 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 23 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 22 |
| Fraud | 6 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 10 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,902 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.