Minto Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 39 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Minto Heights
Minto Heights is a semi-rural and residential locality situated in the Macarthur region of southwestern Sydney, within the City of Campbelltown local government area (postcode 2566). Geographically, the suburb is characterized by elevated topography, remnant Cumberland Plain Woodland, and a low-density settlement pattern that creates a distinct buffer between surrounding urban areas. Due to its rural-residential zoning, the population is relatively small, emphasizing privacy, acreage living, and native bushland environments.
Local life and amenities in Minto Heights are primarily centered on acreage properties, hobby farming, and outdoor recreation. While the suburb itself lacks a major commercial centre, residents rely on adjacent suburbs such as Minto, Ingleburn, and Campbelltown for comprehensive retail, healthcare, secondary schooling, and transport infrastructure, including access to the Main Southern railway line. The local landscape supports a quiet, suburban-rural lifestyle with limited through-traffic and a strong connection to the natural environment.
Historically, the land upon which Minto Heights sits is part of the traditional country of the Tharawal (Dharawal) people, who inhabited the region prior to European settlement. Following British colonization in the early 19th century, the broader Minto district was primarily utilized for agriculture and large land grants. Over the latter half of the 20th century, as nearby Campbelltown developed into a major satellite city, the more rugged and elevated terrain of Minto Heights was largely preserved for low-density and environmental living, retaining its historical rural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 14 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 384 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.