Minto crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,235 recorded in this period, compared with 1,250 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Minto
Minto is a residential and industrial suburb located in the southwestern region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the postcode 2566 and the local government area of the City of Campbelltown. Situated approximately 45 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by a mix of established residential housing, public housing estates, and commercial-industrial precincts. According to the 2021 Australian census, Minto features a culturally diverse and growing demographic, supported by its strategic location along the Main South railway line.
Local life in Minto is centered around key commercial hubs, including the Minto Marketplace shopping centre, which provides essential retail and grocery services to residents. The suburb is well-connected by public transport, featuring the Minto railway station on the T8 Airport and South line, alongside major arterial roads such as the Hume Highway. Educational and recreational needs are met by local public and private schools, community parks, and sporting facilities situated throughout the area.
Historically, the land upon which Minto is built is the traditional country of the Dharawal people. European settlement began in the early 19th century when Governor Lachlan Macquarie named the district after Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, the 1st Earl of Minto and Governor-General of India. Originally an agricultural area dominated by large land grants and farming, the locality underwent significant urban transformation in the latter half of the 20th century, transitioning into a suburban extension of Sydney's metropolitan sprawl.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 213 | 202 |
| Malicious damage to property | 119 | 122 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 102 | 108 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 88 | 66 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 83 | 115 |
| Fraud | 74 | 67 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 66 | 72 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 62 | 53 |
| Steal from retail store | 50 | 21 |
| Breach bail conditions | 47 | 50 |
| Other theft | 27 | 38 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 27 | 18 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 25 | 36 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 36 |
| Arson | 20 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 20 | 28 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 20 | 14 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 19 | 14 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,940 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.