Moorebank crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
540 recorded in this period, compared with 581 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moorebank
Moorebank is a suburb located in southwestern Sydney, New South Wales, situated 27 kilometres from the Sydney central business district within the local government area of the City of Liverpool (Postcode: 2170). Bounded to the west by the Georges River, the locality spans a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Demographically, Moorebank is a culturally diverse established community comprising a blend of traditional detached housing, townhouse developments, and newer medium-density dwellings.
Local life in Moorebank is supported by several neighbourhood shopping precincts, including the Moorebank Shopping Village, alongside local parks, sports fields, and educational facilities such as primary and high schools. The suburb acts as a significant logistical and industrial hub for the region, hosting major freight and warehousing facilities, particularly around the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct. It is well-connected by road infrastructure, including the M5 motorway, providing regional access across Greater Sydney.
Historically, the land around Moorebank was originally inhabited by the Tharawal and Darug peoples. Following European settlement, the area was largely agricultural before experiencing significant development in the 20th century. A defining aspect of Moorebank’s history is its strong association with the Australian Defence Force, having hosted major military installations, training facilities, and logistics bases for decades, which have progressively shared space with expanding civilian residential and industrial zones.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 89 | 118 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 45 | 55 |
| Malicious damage to property | 44 | 52 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 42 | 61 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 41 | 42 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 39 | 37 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 32 | 25 |
| Other theft | 27 | 22 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 22 | 25 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 13 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 12 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 16 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 13 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 5 |
| Trespass | 11 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 10 |
| Other drug offences | 9 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11,408 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.