Merrylands crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3,138 recorded in this period, compared with 3,261 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Merrylands
Merrylands is a major residential and commercial suburb located 25 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Cumberland Council local government area and the 2160 postcode. Geographically situated in the Cumberland Plain region of Western Sydney, the suburb is characterised by a dense urban environment with a mix of medium-density apartments, traditional suburban housing, and major commercial precincts. It is a highly multicultural locality, reflected in its diverse demographic profile, with a significant proportion of residents born overseas and a wide variety of languages spoken at home.
The primary commercial hub of the suburb is centered around Merrylands Railway Station, featuring Stockland Merrylands, a major regional shopping centre that provides a comprehensive range of retail, dining, and professional services. The area is well-serviced by public transport, sitting on the T2 Leppington & Inner West Line of the Sydney Trains network, which facilitates regular commuting to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Local life is further supported by numerous parks, community facilities, and schools, accommodating the needs of its growing population.
Historically, the lands of Merrylands were originally inhabited by the Darug people. Following European settlement, the area was largely defined by agriculture and large rural estates before undergoing progressive subdivision for residential development in the late 19th and 20th centuries, heavily catalyzed by the arrival of the railway in 1878. While much of the suburb's built environment has modernised, several heritage-listed sites remain, offering tangible links to its colonial past and the agricultural foundations of the Cumberland Plain.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 544 | 664 |
| Fraud | 232 | 252 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 195 | 228 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 181 | 88 |
| Steal from retail store | 152 | 177 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 149 | 164 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 145 | 182 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 128 | 76 |
| Malicious damage to property | 127 | 170 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 117 | 128 |
| Steal from dwelling | 113 | 68 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 108 | 81 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 92 | 113 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 83 | 82 |
| Trespass | 82 | 85 |
| Other theft | 78 | 119 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 75 | 66 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 66 | 52 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 32,472 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.