Penrith crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6,273 recorded in this period, compared with 8,179 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Penrith
Penrith is a major metropolitan centre and suburb located in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, positioned approximately 50 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district on the banks of the Nepean River. Falling primarily within the City of Penrith local government area (postcode 2750), the region encompasses a diverse landscape ranging from dense urban residential and commercial precincts to semi-rural expanses. As a rapidly growing regional hub, it supports a substantial and culturally diverse population, serving as a primary residential and employment centre for the outer western metropolitan sector.
The locality functions as a prominent commercial and lifestyle hub for western Sydney, anchored by major retail developments such as Westfield Penrith and supported by extensive health, education, and transport infrastructure, including the Penrith railway station on the T1 Western Line. Local amenities heavily leverage the natural geography, most notably the Nepean River precinct, which offers extensive parklands, walking tracks, and water-sports facilities. Additionally, the nearby Penrith Whitewater Stadium—built for the 2000 Sydney Olympics—and the Sydney International Regatta Centre contribute to the area's reputation as a destination for outdoor recreation and competitive sports.
Prior to European settlement, the Penrith area was inhabited by the Mulgoa people, an Indigenous clan of the Darug nation, who utilised the rich resources of the Nepean River and surrounding plains. European exploration of the area began shortly after the British colonisation of Sydney, with Governor Arthur Phillip leading an expedition to the Nepean River in 1789. The settlement was officially named Penrith in the early 19th century, drawing its name from the town of Penrith in Cumbria, England. Over the subsequent decades, the region developed from an agricultural outpost into a vital transport and railway link connecting Sydney to the Blue Mountains and the interior of the state, preserving several colonial-era buildings alongside its modern development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 961 | 3,083 |
| Breach bail conditions | 909 | 1,007 |
| Steal from retail store | 750 | 644 |
| Malicious damage to property | 356 | 336 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 328 | 313 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 313 | 327 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 228 | 170 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 218 | 179 |
| Trespass | 206 | 175 |
| Other theft | 182 | 183 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 182 | 221 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 146 | 103 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 133 | 131 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 132 | 106 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 123 | 90 |
| Fraud | 117 | 162 |
| Steal from dwelling | 117 | 114 |
| Other offences | 109 | 96 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 17,966 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.