Mount Lewis crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
44 recorded in this period, compared with 38 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Lewis
Mount Lewis is a residential suburb located 17 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (postcode 2190). Situated on elevated terrain that offers views toward the Sydney skyline, the suburb is primarily characterised by low-density residential housing, featuring a mix of traditional freestanding homes and modern duplex developments. Demographically, Mount Lewis reflects the multicultural diversity typical of the greater Canterbury-Bankstown region, housing a population with a broad range of cultural backgrounds.
Local life is quiet and community-oriented, supported by small commercial strips, local parks, and recreational spaces. For major retail, dining, and professional services, residents rely on the neighbouring commercial hubs of Bankstown and Greenacre. The suburb is serviced by local bus networks providing connections to nearby railway stations, and it accommodates local educational facilities, including Mount Lewis Infants School.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Mount Lewis was inhabited by the Darug people, who utilised the area's natural resources. The suburb derives its name from a local landmark, historically associated with early land grants and farming in the 19th century. Over the course of the 20th century, Mount Lewis transitioned from rural and semi-rural acreage into the established suburban residential community that exists today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,234 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.