Prairiewood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
262 recorded in this period, compared with 240 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Prairiewood
Prairiewood is a residential suburb located in the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, falling within the City of Fairfield local government area and the 2176 postcode. Situated approximately 34 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterized by a mix of medium-density residential housing and significant commercial precincts. Demographically, the suburb reflects the diverse cultural composition of the Fairfield LGA, hosting a multicultural population with a high proportion of residents born overseas.
The suburb serves as a key commercial hub for the surrounding area, anchored by the Stockland Wetherill Park shopping centre, which provides extensive retail, dining, and entertainment facilities. It is well-connected to the broader Sydney metropolitan area through major arterial roads, including the Cumberland Highway. Public infrastructure in the locality includes educational institutions such as Prairiewood High School and recreational spaces like the Fairfield Leisure Centre, which features indoor and outdoor swimming facilities and sports courts.
Historically, the area was once part of the broader rural landscapes of Western Sydney, predominantly utilized for farming before undergoing rapid suburban development in the late 20th century. The name "Prairiewood" is evocative of the region's semi-rural character prior to the post-war urban sprawl that transformed the district into a residential suburb. Today, it retains its identity as a functional urban centre while continuing to integrate with the evolving development patterns of the Fairfield City region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 57 | 49 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 30 | 30 |
| Other theft | 23 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 21 |
| Fraud | 21 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 27 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 17 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 13 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 3 |
| Trespass | 5 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Criminal intent | 4 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,457 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.