Narellan Vale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
155 recorded in this period, compared with 121 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Narellan Vale
Narellan Vale is a residential suburb located in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Camden Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2567. Situated approximately 55 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, it is part of the outer-metropolitan growth corridor. Geographically, the suburb is characterised by low-density suburban housing interspersed with local parks and remnant bushland. According to the 2021 Census, the demographic profile largely comprises established families and young couples attracted to the area's relatively modern housing stock and suburban environment.
Local life in Narellan Vale is supported by a range of community infrastructure and commercial services. Educational needs are met by several local public and private schools, including Narellan Vale Public School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School. While the suburb is primarily residential, commercial activity is concentrated in local neighbourhood shopping complexes, with more extensive retail, dining, and professional services available immediately adjacent in Narellan and the larger Camden town centre. The area is serviced by local bus networks connecting residents to nearby major railway stations, such as Campbelltown, facilitating regional transit.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Narellan was inhabited by the Tharawal (Dharawal) people. Following British colonisation, the region became part of the broader Camden agricultural district, historically significant for the establishment of early colonial land grants and the development of Australia's wool industry by John Macarthur. For much of the twentieth century, the area remained predominantly rural. The transition of Narellan Vale from rural acreage into a modern residential suburb commenced in the late twentieth century as part of the wider urbanisation program across the Macarthur and Camden local government areas.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 28 | 22 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 25 | 18 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 12 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 4 |
| Fraud | 7 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 5 |
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,931 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.