Plumpton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
544 recorded in this period, compared with 546 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Plumpton
Plumpton is a suburb located in the City of Blacktown in Western Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 40 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. The suburb covers a primarily residential area and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region, characterised by a diverse demographic profile consistent with the broader Blacktown local government area. It is well-connected to surrounding suburbs such as Glendenning, Rooty Hill, and Oakhurst, serving as a commuter hub with access to major transport corridors including the M7 Motorway.
The local area features several amenities designed to support a residential population, including local shopping centres, recreational parks, and community sporting facilities. Education is provided through a selection of primary and secondary schools that serve both Plumpton and the immediate vicinity. Historically, the area transitioned from semi-rural landholdings during the mid-20th century to a structured suburban landscape as Western Sydney expanded. While limited remnants of its earlier agricultural past remain, the contemporary landscape is defined by modern suburban housing developments that have emerged since the 1970s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 126 | 106 |
| Fraud | 100 | 132 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 48 | 47 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 40 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 38 | 39 |
| Malicious damage to property | 27 | 31 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 21 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 20 |
| Trespass | 16 | 20 |
| Other theft | 14 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 17 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,070 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.