Menangle Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
84 recorded in this period, compared with 51 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Menangle Park
Menangle Park is a rapidly growing outer suburb located approximately 55 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district in the Macarthur region. Situated within the City of Campbelltown local government area and bearing the postcode 2563, the locality is bounded by the Nepean River to the west. Historically defined by a rural and semi-rural landscape, the area has experienced significant master-planned residential development in recent years, transitioning from a low-density farming community into a modern suburban hub while retaining pockets of open green space.
Local life and amenities in Menangle Park are centered around its evolving residential communities, with future infrastructure plans designed to support a substantial increase in population. The area is serviced by the Menangle Park railway station on the Southern Highlands Line, providing commuter rail links to Campbelltown and further toward Sydney and the Southern Highlands. The locality is perhaps best known regionally for the Menangle Park Paceway, a prominent harness racing venue that has long served as a major recreational and economic focal point for the broader district.
European history in the area dates back to the early colonial period of New South Wales, originating as part of the Camden Park estate established by agricultural pioneer John Macarthur. The locality contains significant heritage elements tied to early pastoral expansion, transport, and architecture, including proximity to the historic Menangle railway bridge and various nineteenth-century rural structures. These heritage assets reflect the region's foundational role in the Australian wool and agricultural industries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 1 |
| Other theft | 7 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 2 |
| Fraud | 5 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 2 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 5 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 224 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.