St Clair (Penrith) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
560 recorded in this period, compared with 612 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About St Clair (Penrith)
St Clair is a residential suburb located in the City of Penrith, approximately 47 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Situated within the Cumberland Plain, the suburb is bounded to the west by the M4 Western Motorway and to the north by the Great Western Highway. Demographically, the area is characterized by a high proportion of families, reflected in its diverse residential landscape dominated by detached houses. The suburb maintains a suburban density typical of the outer-western Sydney metropolitan area, with significant green space provided by local parks and reserves.
The suburb is serviced by the St Clair Shopping Centre, which acts as the primary commercial hub for residents, supplemented by smaller local retail clusters. Educational needs are met by several public primary schools and a secondary college, while community life centers around various sports facilities and recreational clubs. Historically, the land now occupied by St Clair was part of the early colonial agricultural expansion in the 19th century, known initially as part of the wider "Clairville" area. The region underwent rapid urban development during the 1970s and 1980s, transitioning from semi-rural pastoral land into the residential housing estate that defines its contemporary character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 104 | 81 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 93 | 85 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 65 | 62 |
| Malicious damage to property | 61 | 60 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 33 | 41 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 30 | 37 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 18 |
| Sexual assault | 17 | 31 |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 18 |
| Steal from retail store | 14 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 16 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 16 |
| Trespass | 10 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 15 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 32 |
| Other theft | 7 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 7 | 2 |
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.