Potts Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
52 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Potts Hill
Potts Hill is a residential suburb located 20 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, falling within the City of Canterbury-Bankstown. It is situated on a relatively elevated plateau, bounded primarily by the suburbs of Yagoona, Birrong, and Regents Park. The locality is characterized by a mix of low-density residential housing and significant industrial and utility land use. Demographically, the area is culturally diverse, reflecting the broader multicultural composition of Western Sydney, and serves as a quiet residential enclave with convenient access to major transport corridors including the Hume Highway.
The suburb is defined by its proximity to the Potts Hill Reservoir, a critical piece of Sydney’s water infrastructure that historically shaped the development of the surrounding area. Local amenities are modest, with residents largely relying on neighboring suburbs like Birrong and Regents Park for retail services, schooling, and public transport access via the T3 Bankstown railway line. The area maintains a suburban character with several small parks and green spaces, offering a functional living environment that prioritizes residential stability and infrastructure maintenance over high-density commercial development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,454 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.