Picton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
281 recorded in this period, compared with 233 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Picton
Picton is located in the Macarthur Region (postcode 2571) of New South Wales, situated approximately 80 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district. As the administrative centre of the Wollondilly Shire, the township serves as a semi-rural hub positioned within a valley surrounded by the foothills of the Southern Highlands. The area has experienced steady residential growth due to its proximity to the expanding urban corridors of southwestern Sydney, while maintaining a distinct rural-fringe character defined by its landscape of rolling hills and surrounding bushland.
The town’s commercial activity is concentrated along Menangle Street, which features a variety of local businesses, cafes, and services that cater to the surrounding community. Residents have access to essential amenities including schools, healthcare facilities, and sporting venues. Transport connectivity is provided via the Picton railway station on the Southern Highlands line and road access via the Hume Highway, facilitating travel to the major regional centres of Campbelltown and Bowral.
Historically, Picton is recognized for its well-preserved colonial architecture and early 19th-century origins. Originally known as Stonequarry, the area was settled shortly after European exploration of the interior in the early 1800s. The town’s heritage is reflected in several Victorian-era buildings, including the Botanic Gardens and various heritage-listed residences and churches. Due to its historical significance and local folklore, the town has become a notable destination for heritage tourism.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 74 | 29 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 24 | 26 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 19 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 20 |
| Fraud | 11 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 9 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 8 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 5 |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,282 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.