Parramatta crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9,371 recorded in this period, compared with 9,740 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Parramatta
Parramatta is a major commercial centre and suburban locality situated approximately 24 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Local Government Area of the City of Parramatta and holding the postcode 2150. Positioned along the banks of the Parramatta River, the area functions as a primary administrative and economic hub for Greater Western Sydney. Demographically, Parramatta is characterized by a high-density urban population and significant cultural diversity, with a large proportion of residents born overseas and a prominent multicultural business and residential community.
The locality offers extensive retail, commercial, and recreational amenities, anchored by major shopping precincts such as Westfield Parramatta, dining hubs along Church Street, and the Riverside Theatres. It is a major transportation nexus, serviced by the Parramatta railway station, regional bus networks, the Parramatta Light Rail, and ferry services operating along the river. Public green spaces, including Parramatta Park—which features heritage walking trails and sporting facilities—provide recreational areas for the local population alongside modern residential high-rises and educational institutions like Western Sydney University.
Established in 1788 by Governor Arthur Phillip, just months after the arrival of the First Fleet, Parramatta is one of the oldest European settlements in Australia. Originally envisioned as an agricultural settlement to secure food production for the colony, it contains numerous significant colonial-era buildings and sites, including Old Government House, Elizabeth Farm, and Hambledon Cottage. These heritage assets are preserved within the urban landscape, reflecting the area's dual significance as both an ancient Indigenous homeland of the Burramattagal people and a foundational site of modern Australian history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 1,419 | 2,250 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1,188 | 1,180 |
| Steal from retail store | 1,013 | 902 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 462 | 504 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 399 | 399 |
| Other theft | 375 | 325 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 347 | 320 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 323 | 284 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 308 | 268 |
| Trespass | 308 | 255 |
| Other offences | 295 | 261 |
| Malicious damage to property | 292 | 259 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 283 | 280 |
| Fraud | 281 | 261 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 223 | 217 |
| Steal from dwelling | 194 | 164 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 181 | 172 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 180 | 215 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 30,211 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.