Wattle Grove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
163 recorded in this period, compared with 188 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wattle Grove
Wattle Grove (postcode 2173) is a residential suburb located in South Western Sydney, approximately 27 kilometres from the Sydney central business district within the City of Liverpool local government area. Geographically, it is bordered by Holsworthy to the north and east, and the Wattle Grove Lake and surrounding bushland to the south. The area is characterized by a high proportion of families, with a residential population that benefits from a deliberate layout and proximity to significant natural corridors.
Local life in Wattle Grove centres on the Wattle Grove Shopping Village, which provides essential retail and medical services. The suburb is primarily residential, featuring modern housing developments integrated with parks, cycleways, and landscaped reserves. Education is served by Wattle Grove Public School, and the locality maintains access to the M5 Motorway and railway stations in neighbouring Holsworthy. Originally part of a larger tract of land associated with the Australian Defence Force, the area was transitioned into a residential community during the 1990s. The suburb’s name reflects the native flora of the region, and its development was managed to preserve sections of the surrounding environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 28 | 25 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 27 | 22 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 16 | 40 |
| Fraud | 14 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 15 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 12 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,886 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.