Seven Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,520 recorded in this period, compared with 1,599 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Seven Hills
Seven Hills is a residential suburb located in Greater Western Sydney, situated approximately 34 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Administratively, it falls primarily within the City of Blacktown local government area, with a small portion extending into the City of Parramatta, and carries the postcode 2147. Demographically, the area is characterized by a diverse, multicultural population and a mix of established post-war housing and modern medium-density developments.
The suburb is well-connected via the Seven Hills railway station, which serves as a major hub on the Western Line of the Sydney Trains network, complemented by an extensive local bus network. Residents have access to several community amenities, including the Seven Hills Plaza shopping centre, multiple public and private primary schools, and various recreational spaces such as the Grantham Heritage Park. The locality balances its suburban residential character with light industrial precincts concentrated near the main arterial transport routes.
Historically, the area was named in the early 19th century by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, who identified seven prominent hills in the landscape while travelling between Parramatta and the Hawkesbury River. The region transitioned from its origins as a rural district defined by farming and viticulture into a significant residential suburb following the post-World War II housing boom. Today, remnants of its heritage are preserved through local landmarks and commemorative signage, maintaining a link to its agricultural and colonial past amidst its modern suburban infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 207 | 245 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 148 | 166 |
| Steal from retail store | 143 | 118 |
| Malicious damage to property | 122 | 120 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 107 | 94 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 104 | 143 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 71 | 84 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 70 | 82 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 66 | 60 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 53 | 40 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 43 | 39 |
| Other theft | 43 | 51 |
| Breach bail conditions | 36 | 46 |
| Steal from dwelling | 32 | 32 |
| Sexual assault | 26 | 39 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 24 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 23 | 20 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 20 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20,095 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.