Riverstone crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,069 recorded in this period, compared with 950 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Riverstone
Riverstone is a suburb located in the Blacktown City Council area of Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, approximately 46 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district. Historically a semi-rural fringe community, the area has undergone significant residential transformation as part of the North West Growth Area. The demographic profile is diverse, characterized by a mix of long-term residents and a growing population of young families attracted to new housing developments. The landscape is primarily low-lying, with connectivity provided by the Riverstone railway station, which links the suburb to the Richmond and Western lines.
The local community is served by a range of essential amenities, including primary and secondary schools, local shopping precincts along Garfield Road, and several public parks and sporting facilities. As the population expands, infrastructure projects continue to integrate the suburb more closely with the broader Blacktown and Rouse Hill metropolitan hubs. Historically, Riverstone was a prominent agricultural and industrial centre, famously home to the Riverstone Meat Company, which served as the primary employer for the region for much of the 20th century. Today, heritage sites—including various mid-Victorian structures and railway relics—remain preserved within the suburb, serving as reminders of its evolution from a colonial outpost to a modern residential district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 366 | 326 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 90 | 86 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 75 | 74 |
| Malicious damage to property | 60 | 61 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 49 | 48 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 43 | 37 |
| Fraud | 34 | 52 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 31 | 17 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 31 | 20 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 28 | 15 |
| Other offences | 27 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 25 | 31 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20 | 19 |
| Steal from dwelling | 20 | 13 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 17 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 12 |
| Other theft | 15 | 17 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 14 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,627 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.