Mount Pritchard crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
484 recorded in this period, compared with 491 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Pritchard
Mount Pritchard is a suburb located in the south-western region of Sydney, approximately 32 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of the City of Fairfield and the postcode 2170. Geographically, it is primarily a residential area characterised by suburban housing developments and green spaces. Demographically, Mount Pritchard is a culturally diverse community, reflecting the broader multicultural makeup of south-western Sydney with a significant population of residents from various overseas-born backgrounds.
Local life and amenities in Mount Pritchard are centred around community facilities, local shopping strips, and recreational spaces. The suburb features several parks, sports fields, and local educational facilities, including primary schools that serve the family-oriented population. The Mounties (Mount Pritchard District & Community Club) serves as a major social hub for the area, providing dining, entertainment, and sporting facilities. Public transport services, including local bus routes, connect residents to major surrounding commercial hubs such as Liverpool and Cabramatta.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Darug people prior to European settlement. The locality derived its name from Hugh Pritchard, a notable local landowner and pioneer. Originally characterised by rural and agricultural land uses, including orchards and poultry farms, Mount Pritchard underwent significant post-World War II suburbanisation as Sydney's metropolitan area expanded, transforming it into the established residential community it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 53 | 55 |
| Fraud | 51 | 55 |
| Malicious damage to property | 38 | 33 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 36 | 55 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 30 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 27 | 26 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 25 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 24 | 13 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 21 | 5 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 16 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 15 | 16 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 26 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 8 |
| Other drug offences | 10 | 5 |
| Other offences | 10 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 8 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 14 |
| Arson | 7 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,426 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.