Stanhope Gardens crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
209 recorded in this period, compared with 247 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Stanhope Gardens
Stanhope Gardens is a residential suburb located in the Greater Western Sydney region, approximately 40 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district. Part of the City of Blacktown local government area and sharing the 2768 postcode, it is situated within the Hills District and serves as a major component of the Parklea urban release area. The suburb is characterized by contemporary medium-density housing and master-planned estates, housing a diverse demographic that includes a significant proportion of young families and professionals who commute to surrounding employment hubs.
Local life in Stanhope Gardens centers on the Stanhope Village shopping centre, which provides essential retail and service facilities for the community. The suburb is noted for the Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, a major regional recreational facility featuring swimming pools, indoor sports courts, and a library. The area is well-integrated into the regional transport network via proximity to the M7 motorway and the Sydney Metro Northwest rail line, which provides access to nearby Rouse Hill and Chatswood. Historically, the land remained largely rural until the late 1990s, when the New South Wales government initiated large-scale suburban development to accommodate Sydney's population growth. As a relatively young suburb, it maintains limited heritage architecture, with its local identity defined primarily by its modern urban planning and integrated community infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 34 | 45 |
| Fraud | 22 | 23 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 25 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 18 | 21 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 18 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 21 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 6 |
| Other offences | 6 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 5 |
| Trespass | 6 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 1 |
| Other theft | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,349 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.