Schofields crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
636 recorded in this period, compared with 596 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Schofields
Schofields is a developing suburb located in the north-west of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Blacktown local government area. Historically characterized by semi-rural landscapes, the area has undergone significant transformation due to the North West Growth Area initiative, transitioning into a densely populated residential hub. The demographic profile is diverse, consisting largely of young families and professionals attracted to the suburb’s modern housing estates and its strategic position within the Greater Western Sydney region.
The suburb is well-connected by the Sydney Trains network via the Schofields railway station, which provides direct access to the Sydney CBD and Parramatta. Local amenities include a growing number of retail precincts, parks, and proximity to major education hubs such as the nearby Western Sydney University campus. Reflecting its history as a former agricultural and light industrial zone, some pockets of the area retain heritage structures, though modern infrastructure projects and residential developments now define the primary character of the locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 80 | 70 |
| Steal from retail store | 77 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 66 | 71 |
| Malicious damage to property | 55 | 59 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 38 | 34 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 35 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 33 | 28 |
| Fraud | 32 | 40 |
| Steal from dwelling | 32 | 27 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 27 | 46 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24 | 20 |
| Other theft | 24 | 50 |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 12 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 9 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 6 |
| Other offences | 5 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 15,213 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.