Parklea crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
65 recorded in this period, compared with 37 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Parklea
Parklea is a suburban locality in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately 40 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district within the City of Blacktown local government area (postcode 2768). The suburb experiences a warm temperate climate typical of the Cumberland Plain. Demographically, Parklea is characterised by a culturally diverse residential population, featuring a significant proportion of families residing in detached houses, modern townhouses, and acreage properties.
Local life in Parklea is centred around community convenience, retail, and recreation. The suburb is well-serviced by the Parklea Markets, a long-standing regional attraction featuring numerous stalls, fresh food providers, and retail outlets. Additional shopping needs are met by nearby Stanhope Village and commercial precincts along Sunnyholt Road. The area is connected to the broader metropolitan transport network via the North West T-Way bus system, proximity to the Sydney Metro Northwest rail line at Kellyville and Bella Vista stations, and major arterial roads including the M7 Westlink. Local amenities include neighbourhood parks, sports fields, and educational facilities catering to the growing community.
Historically, the land around Parklea was originally inhabited by the Darug people, who utilised the area's rich flora and fauna across the Cumberland Plain. European settlement began in the early 19th century, with the area primarily utilised for agriculture, grazing, and large-scale poultry farming. The suburb was officially named Parklea in 1978, deriving its name from the local Parklea property. From the late 20th century onward, rapid suburbanisation transformed the rural landscape into a modern residential area, supported by the development of surrounding housing estates and commercial infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 6 |
| Fraud | 7 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,684 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.