Orchard Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
108 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 Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills is a semi-rural suburb located in the western region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Penrith local government area (postcode 2748). Situated approximately 50 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality acts as a transitional zone between the sprawling suburban development of Penrith and the rural expanses of the greater western plains. Demographically, Orchard Hills is characterized by a low-density population, featuring large residential landholdings, acreage properties, and pockets of agricultural and horticultural activity.
Local life in Orchard Hills is defined by its quiet, rural-residential atmosphere and open spaces. Amenities within the suburb itself are limited, primarily consisting of local community infrastructure, small-scale local businesses, and rural enterprises. Residents largely rely on neighboring commercial hubs such as Penrith and St Marys for major retail services, comprehensive healthcare, secondary education, and public transport connections. The area is traversed by major arterial routes, including the Great Western Highway and the M4 Western Motorway, which provide regional accessibility.
Historically, the area derived its name from the fruit orchards that were established in the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when the broader Penrith district was a prominent agricultural and stone-fruit producing region. Over the decades, the landscape has gradually evolved from agrarian estates into a semi-rural residential enclave. Despite ongoing urban encroachment from Sydney's expanding western metropolitan sector, Orchard Hills retains much of its historical acreage layout and semi-rural identity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 5 |
| Other theft | 13 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 12 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 6 |
| Fraud | 5 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,798 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.