Prestons crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
628 recorded in this period, compared with 617 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Prestons
Prestons is a suburb in South Western Sydney, located approximately 38 kilometres from the Sydney central business district within the Local Government Area of the City of Liverpool. It features a mix of residential zones and significant industrial and commercial precincts, particularly along its eastern boundary near the M7 Motorway. The suburb’s population is diverse, characterized by a range of demographic groups and a steady expansion of residential estates that have integrated with the established semi-rural and commercial landscape of the region.
The area is primarily served by the nearby Edmondson Park railway station and a network of arterial roads, facilitating access to the broader Liverpool commercial hub. Local amenities include small retail pockets and proximity to larger shopping centers in the surrounding suburbs of Casula and Liverpool. Prestons maintains a functional suburban character, with infrastructure focused on supporting its growing residential base and industrial logistics sector.
Historically, the area remained largely rural for much of the 20th century, defined by agricultural land use and open space. Like much of the Liverpool region, Prestons underwent a significant transition beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, as land was rezoned for residential subdivision and large-scale industrial development. While little remains of its early farming heritage in terms of landmark architecture, the suburb’s rapid transformation reflects the broader pattern of urban encroachment and suburban densification that has defined the development of South Western Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 75 | 56 |
| Fraud | 74 | 77 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 58 | 89 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 56 | 70 |
| Malicious damage to property | 54 | 46 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 37 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 34 | 24 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 31 | 38 |
| Other theft | 25 | 16 |
| Breach bail conditions | 18 | 13 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 18 | 10 |
| Steal from retail store | 17 | 27 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 10 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 17 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 9 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 15,694 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.