Silverwater (Parramatta) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
354 recorded in this period, compared with 322 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Silverwater (Parramatta)
Silverwater is a suburb located in Western Sydney, situated approximately 20 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. It falls primarily within the City of Parramatta local government area and shares the 2128 postcode with the neighbouring suburb of Newington. Geographically, it is bounded to the north by the Parramatta River and features a mix of industrial estates and pockets of residential development. The demographic profile is diverse, characterized by a significant workforce employed in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing sectors, which dominate the local land use.
The suburb is primarily recognized as a major industrial and logistics hub rather than a traditional residential centre. Local amenities are concentrated around these commercial zones, with transport connectivity facilitated by proximity to major arterial roads such as the M4 Western Motorway and Silverwater Road. While it contains limited recreational infrastructure compared to larger residential suburbs, it provides essential support services and business facilities to the wider Parramatta region.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Wangal people of the Eora nation. Following European settlement, the region transitioned from early agricultural land grants to its current status as a significant industrial corridor in the 20th century. While much of its original heritage has been superseded by industrial expansion, the suburb’s development is closely tied to the growth of Western Sydney’s manufacturing economy. Silverwater is also historically notable for the presence of the Silverwater Correctional Complex, a major state facility that has been a prominent landmark in the area for decades.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 161 | 179 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 31 | 33 |
| Other theft | 24 | 20 |
| Steal from retail store | 17 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 7 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 0 |
| Trespass | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 |
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.