South Penrith crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
629 recorded in this period, compared with 615 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Penrith
South Penrith is a suburban locality situated in the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, within the City of Penrith local government area. Geographically, it is positioned south of the Penrith central business district and is bounded by the M4 Western Motorway to the north and the Nepean River catchment area to the west. The suburb is primarily residential, characterized by low-density housing and a demographic profile that reflects a mix of established families and younger households. As of the most recent census data, the area maintains a population density typical of outer-metropolitan Sydney, supported by arterial road access and proximity to major regional employment hubs.
The locality provides a range of amenities centered around community life and local commerce. Southlands Shopping Centre serves as the primary retail hub, offering grocery, specialty, and service-based outlets for residents. Educational needs are met by several primary and secondary schools, both government and non-government, while local recreational space is provided through various parks, reserves, and sporting fields. Historically, the area transitioned from rural grazing land and semi-rural estates during the mid-20th century into the suburban residential zone seen today. While it retains few prominent heritage-listed buildings, its development timeline aligns with the post-war expansion of Western Sydney, mirroring the broader suburbanization patterns that transformed the Penrith region during the 1970s and 1980s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 100 | 109 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 72 | 70 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 57 | 48 |
| Malicious damage to property | 57 | 53 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 45 | 40 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 29 | 26 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 28 | 56 |
| Steal from dwelling | 23 | 20 |
| Steal from retail store | 20 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 14 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 19 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 18 | 21 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 14 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 13 | 8 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 12 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 10 | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,005 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.