Milperra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
194 recorded in this period, compared with 177 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Milperra
Milperra is a suburb located in the south-western region of Sydney, New South Wales, situated 24 kilometres from the Sydney central business district within the local government area of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown (postcode 2214). Bounded to the north by the Georges River, the suburb features a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones. According to the 2021 Australian census, Milperra has a diverse multicultural demographic and a stable population residing in a combination of detached housing, medium-density townhouses, and pockets of acreage.
Local life in Milperra is supported by a range of commercial and community amenities, including the Milperra Shopping Village, local parks, and sporting facilities situated along the Georges River corridor. Educational infrastructure includes local public primary schools and the Bankstown campus of Western Sydney University. The suburb is primarily connected to greater Sydney via arterial roads such as the M5 Motorway (South Western Motorway) and Henry Lawson Drive, accommodating both local commuters and the industrial workforce employed in the area's light manufacturing and logistics hubs.
The area's history is deeply intertwined with post-war suburban expansion and aviation heritage. Originally home to the traditional Custodians of the land, the Darug people, the suburb's European history transitioned from rural agriculture to industrial and residential development following the mid-20th century. Milperra is perhaps best known historically for Bankstown Airport, which is partially located within the suburb and played a significant role as a Royal Australian Air Force base during World War II, as well as the site of the 1984 Milperra massacre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 21 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 9 |
| Other drug offences | 13 | 6 |
| Fraud | 11 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 16 |
| Other theft | 6 | 19 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 3 |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,074 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.