Wallacia crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
74 recorded in this period, compared with 46 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wallacia
Wallacia is a semi-rural locality situated on the western fringe of the Greater Sydney metropolitan area in New South Wales, primarily within the Wollondilly Shire local government area (postcode 2745), with portions extending into the City of Penrith. Located approximately 60 kilometers west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterized by its proximity to the Nepean River and its rolling pastoral landscape. The community remains sparsely populated, maintaining a distinct rural character defined by low-density residential housing, hobby farms, and expansive natural bushland.
The locality functions as a quiet residential enclave with a limited commercial center catering to essential local needs. Residents benefit from its proximity to regional centers like Penrith and Camden, which provide comprehensive retail, medical, and educational services. Historically known as Greendale, the area was settled in the early 19th century and has long been associated with agriculture and viticulture. Today, Wallacia retains vestiges of its colonial past through several heritage-listed properties and rural estates, balancing its historical agricultural roots with modern residential development pressures influenced by the nearby construction of the Western Sydney International Airport.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 10 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 5 |
| Fraud | 7 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,711 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.