South Wentworthville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
329 recorded in this period, compared with 343 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Wentworthville
South Wentworthville is a residential suburb located in Western Sydney, New South Wales, falling within the Cumberland City Council local government area. Positioned approximately 30 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, it shares the 2145 postcode with neighbouring Wentworthville and Pendle Hill. The suburb is primarily characterized by low-density residential housing and displays a culturally diverse demographic profile, consistent with the broader demographic trends of the Greater Western Sydney region.
The locality is primarily residential, offering a quiet suburban environment supported by local parks, neighbourhood shops, and proximity to larger commercial hubs in Merrylands and Parramatta. It is served by a network of arterial roads, including the Great Western Highway and the Cumberland Highway, which provide connectivity to the wider metropolitan area. Educational and community facilities are distributed throughout the suburb and its immediate surrounds, catering to the needs of its resident population.
Historically, the area was part of the broader development of the Cumberland Plain, transitioning from early colonial land grants and agricultural use to suburban expansion throughout the 20th century. While it lacks a high concentration of heritage-listed landmarks, the suburb retains an architectural character shaped by successive waves of post-war residential development. As part of the Cumberland Council area, it has undergone recent urban planning initiatives aimed at balancing its established character with the infrastructure requirements of a growing Western Sydney population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 33 | 38 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 29 | 24 |
| Fraud | 27 | 39 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 26 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 24 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 16 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 26 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 4 |
| Steal from retail store | 13 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 14 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 17 |
| Arson | 10 | 2 |
| Other theft | 10 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 12 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,913 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.