Newington crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
125 recorded in this period, compared with 90 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Newington
Newington is a residential suburb located in the western Greater Sydney region, approximately 17 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Parramatta local government area and the 2127 postcode. Geographically bounded to the north by the Parramatta River and Newington Nature Reserve, the suburb covers a compact area featuring modern, medium-density housing and tree-lined residential streets. Demographically, it is a diverse and densely populated community characterized by a high proportion of families and professionals who are drawn to its master-planned layout and proximity to major employment hubs in Western Sydney.
Local life in Newington is centered around the Newington Marketplace, a neighborhood commercial hub providing essential retail, dining, and supermarket services. The suburb prioritizes active transportation, featuring an extensive network of bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways that connect to neighboring suburbs and surrounding parklands. Residents have immediate access to expansive green spaces, including Bicentennial Park and the greater Sydney Olympic Park precinct, which offer comprehensive sporting facilities, playgrounds, and recreational areas.
The history of Newington is anchored by its colonial past, most notably the historic Newington Estate, established in the early 19th century by John Blaxland, which originally served as a major agricultural and pastoral enterprise. A defining modern chapter in the area's history occurred when the site was selected for the Athletes' Village for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Following the conclusion of the Olympics, the village was successfully retrofitted and transitioned into a permanent residential suburb, pioneering large-scale sustainable urban design and green building practices in Australia.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 34 | 35 |
| Liquor offences | 10 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,648 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.