Mount Druitt crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5,345 recorded in this period, compared with 9,184 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Druitt
Mount Druitt is a major suburban locality situated in the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Blacktown local government area and bearing the postcode 2770. Located approximately 43 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterized by a mix of residential housing, commercial precincts, and industrial pockets. Demographically, Mount Druitt is culturally diverse, with a significant population born overseas and a strong representation of both established families and younger households living within its public and private housing sectors.
Local life and amenities are anchored by the Mount Druitt Town Centre, which features a major shopping complex (Westfield Mount Druitt), commercial services, and the Mount Druitt railway station on the T1 Western Line, providing direct public transit access to central Sydney and Parramatta. The locality is supported by essential community infrastructure, including local public and private schools, medical facilities, parks, and recreational spaces such as Minchinbury Reserve and local sporting ovals that serve the broader regional population.
The area derives its name from Major George Druitt, an early colonial engineer and surveyor who was granted land in the district in the early 19th century. Historically a rural and agricultural farming region, Mount Druitt experienced significant urban transformation from the post-World War II period onward, when the Housing Commission of New South Wales developed extensive public housing estates to accommodate Sydney's growing population. This rapid twentieth-century expansion shaped its modern urban layout and socioeconomic profile.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 1,810 | 5,380 |
| Breach bail conditions | 725 | 891 |
| Steal from retail store | 462 | 457 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 251 | 217 |
| Fraud | 221 | 242 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 202 | 232 |
| Trespass | 187 | 133 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 182 | 139 |
| Malicious damage to property | 174 | 187 |
| Other theft | 111 | 111 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 105 | 114 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 105 | 89 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 93 | 127 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 73 | 117 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 69 | 73 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 69 | 83 |
| Other offences | 65 | 99 |
| Steal from dwelling | 49 | 25 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16,986 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.