Narellan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
759 recorded in this period, compared with 903 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Narellan
Narellan is a residential and commercial suburb located in the Macarthur region of South-West Sydney, within the Camden Council local government area (postcode 2567). Situated approximately 60 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, the locality serves as a major regional service hub. Demographically, Narellan features a mix of established neighborhoods and newer residential developments, accommodating a growing population of families and professionals drawn to the area's relative affordability and suburban infrastructure compared to inner Sydney.
Local life in Narellan is centered around major commercial and community facilities, most notably the Narellan Town Centre, a large regional shopping hub that provides extensive retail, dining, and entertainment options. The suburb is supported by a network of local parks, sporting fields, and educational institutions, including public and private schools. Transport connectivity relies primarily on road networks, linking residents to the broader Macarthur region, Campbelltown, and the Hume Highway, while being situated near the future Western Sydney Airport growth corridor.
Historically, the Narellan area was traditional land of the Dharawal people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality's name is derived from "Narellan House," a historic property established by early colonial settler and explorer William Hovell in the 1820s. Over the subsequent decades, the region transitioned from a predominantly agricultural landscape—noted for dairy farming and viticulture—into a progressively urbanised area, accelerating rapidly from the late 20th century as part of Sydney's expanding southwestern suburban growth corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 205 | 319 |
| Fraud | 96 | 76 |
| Steal from retail store | 70 | 107 |
| Malicious damage to property | 69 | 51 |
| Trespass | 48 | 44 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 36 | 34 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 28 | 59 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 27 | 21 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 27 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 8 |
| Other theft | 11 | 13 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 10 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 9 | 7 |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 4 |
| Other offences | 8 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,358 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.