Middleton Grange crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
126 recorded in this period, compared with 155 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middleton Grange
Middleton Grange is a growing residential suburb located in the western region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Liverpool local government area and the 2171 postcode. Situated approximately 42 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, the locality is bounded by the regional thoroughfares of Cowpasture Road and Elizabeth Drive. Demographically, Middleton Grange features a diverse population characterized by a high proportion of young families, reflecting the rapid suburban expansion and master-planned residential developments that have transformed the area from its former rural landscape.
Local life and amenities in Middleton Grange are centered around contemporary residential living, featuring neighbourhood parks, walking paths, and open green spaces designed for recreation. Commercial needs are primarily serviced by the local Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, which provides daily retail, dining, and grocery options. For broader commercial, educational, and healthcare services, residents frequently access nearby major hubs such as Liverpool and the future Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct.
Historically, Middleton Grange—like much of the broader Cumberland Plain—was originally inhabited by the Tharawal and Darug Aboriginal peoples. Following European settlement, the area was predominantly characterized by rural holdings, agricultural land uses, and market gardens throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. In the early 21st century, the suburb underwent a significant transition under the New South Wales government's South West Growth Area rezoning, shifting rapidly from semi-rural acreage into a modern urbanized community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 27 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 24 | 19 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 20 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 9 |
| Fraud | 7 | 17 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,043 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.