Shalvey crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
510 recorded in this period, compared with 413 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Shalvey
Shalvey is a residential suburb located in the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, falling within the City of Blacktown local government area and the 2770 postcode. Situated approximately 45 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is primarily defined by low-density residential housing and proximity to the neighbouring suburbs of Mount Druitt and Bidwill. Demographically, the area is characterized by a diverse, working-class population, with a significant proportion of residents living in social and public housing developments established during the mid-20th century.
The suburb features modest local amenities, including small retail clusters, primary schooling, and several public reserves, such as Shalvey Reserve, which provide open space for the community. Residents typically rely on the neighbouring major hub of Mount Druitt for comprehensive shopping, medical services, and access to the Sydney Trains network via the Western Line. Historically, the area was developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a large-scale government initiative to address housing shortages in the Sydney metropolitan area, transforming former rural land into a planned residential township.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 88 | 59 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 67 | 35 |
| Malicious damage to property | 63 | 48 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 52 | 36 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 31 | 25 |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 18 |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 14 | 20 |
| Other offences | 13 | 14 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 16 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 7 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 10 | 6 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 10 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 4 |
| Assault Police | 7 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,455 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.