Minchinbury crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
401 recorded in this period, compared with 340 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Minchinbury
Minchinbury is a residential and industrial suburb located in the western region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Blacktown local government area and bearing the postcode 2770. Situated approximately 38 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is bound by major transport routes including the Great Western Highway and the M4 Western Motorway, making it a prominent node for logistics and warehousing. Demographically, Minchinbury features a diverse residential population housed primarily in established suburban dwellings alongside significant commercial and industrial precincts.
Local life in Minchinbury is supported by a mix of residential amenity and commercial enterprise. The suburb contains local shopping facilities, including the Minchinbury Shopping Centre, which provides essential retail and services to residents. Educational and recreational needs are met by local parks, sporting fields, and proximity to broader educational institutions within the Blacktown area. Its strategic location near major arterial roads facilitates easy commuting for the workforce employed both locally in the industrial estates and across the greater metropolitan area.
The suburb derives its name from Joshua Minchin, who was granted land in the area in the early 19th century. Historically, the land was utilized primarily for agricultural purposes, most notably for viticulture. The Minchinbury vineyard, established in the late 19th century, became renowned for producing sparkling wines and played a significant role in the early Australian wine industry before the land was gradually rezoned for residential and industrial development in the latter half of the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 97 | 57 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 44 | 30 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 37 | 37 |
| Malicious damage to property | 28 | 30 |
| Fraud | 26 | 31 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 22 | 28 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 16 |
| Other theft | 12 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 8 |
| Trespass | 9 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 4 |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,778 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.