Merrylands West crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
396 recorded in this period, compared with 450 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Merrylands West
Merrylands West is a primarily residential suburb located in the western Greater Sydney region of New South Wales, situated 26 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Operating within the Cumberland City Council local government area and sharing the 2160 postcode with its parent suburb Merrylands, the locality is characterised by a mix of established low-density housing, medium-density townhouses, and pockets of local commercial development. The demographic profile of Merrylands West reflects the broader multicultural landscape of western Sydney, featuring a culturally diverse resident population with a significant proportion of families and multigenerational households.
Local life in Merrylands West is centered around community convenience, featuring several neighbourhood shopping hubs, including Merrylands West Shopping Centre (known locally as 'Tuckwell Park' or local strip shops along Burnett Street), which provide essential retail services, supermarkets, and dining options. The suburb is well-served by local parks, sporting fields, and green spaces—such as the expansive Ted Burge Sports Ground—which support community recreation and organized sports. Public transport connections rely primarily on regional bus services operated by Transit Systems, linking residents to nearby major railway hubs such as Merrylands and Parramatta for access to the broader Sydney train network.
Historically, the broader Merrylands area was originally inhabited by the Dharug people before European settlement in the late 18th and 19th centuries, when the land was largely utilized for agriculture, timber-cutting, and orchards. The urbanization of Merrylands West occurred predominantly during the post-World War II suburban expansion of Sydney, transforming the rural acreage into a planned residential community to accommodate the city's growing population. While few pre-20th-century architectural heritage sites remain within the immediate boundaries of Merrylands West, the suburb's development reflects the mid-to-late 20th-century growth phase that shaped much of Sydney's Cumberland plain.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 78 | 94 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 49 | 42 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 32 | 27 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 38 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 21 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 21 | 30 |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 18 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 11 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 14 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 8 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 7 | 16 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 7 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 14 |
| Other theft | 6 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,054 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.