Mount Vernon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
46 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a semi-rural suburb in Western Sydney, within the City of Penrith local government area (postcode 2178). Situated approximately 42 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by a low-density residential landscape featuring large acreage properties and native bushland. Based on recent census data, Mount Vernon has a small population, reflecting its quiet, rural-residential character while remaining within the broader urban growth corridor of outer Western Sydney.
Due to its predominantly residential and semi-rural zoning, Mount Vernon has limited local commercial amenities, relying on neighbouring suburbs such as Kemps Creek, Erskine Park, and the major commercial hub of Penrith for shopping, secondary education, and professional services. The area is traversed by major arterial road links that connect western localities to the broader Sydney motorway network, facilitating access to employment centres across the region.
Historically, the land surrounding Mount Vernon was part of the traditional country of the Darug people. Following European settlement, the area was progressively cleared and developed for agricultural and pastoral use throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The suburb takes its name from the historic estate established in the region, reflecting its pastoral roots before transitioning in the late 20th and early 21st centuries into a semi-rural enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 0 |
| Fraud | 6 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 5 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,235 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.