Wentworthville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
951 recorded in this period, compared with 785 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wentworthville
Wentworthville is a suburban locality situated in the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, primarily falling within the Cumberland City Council area and sharing the 2145 postcode. Located approximately 27 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the suburb is characterised by a diverse demographic profile, reflecting the multicultural expansion typical of the Western Sydney corridor. Its geography is primarily residential, featuring a mix of low-to-medium density housing, supported by strategic proximity to major transport arteries including the Great Western Highway and the M4 Western Motorway.
The suburb serves as a local commercial hub, centred around the Wentworthville railway station and the adjacent shopping precinct along Station Street and Dunmore Street. Residents have access to various community amenities, including the Wentworthville Library, local sporting fields such as Ringrose Park, and proximity to major health facilities like Westmead Hospital. Historically, the area transitioned from its early 19th-century origins as part of the land grants in the Parramatta district into a prominent orchard and farming region. It later evolved into a residential suburb following the expansion of the railway line in the late 1800s, with subsequent waves of suburban development defining its modern-day landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 74 | 54 |
| Steal from dwelling | 66 | 43 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 57 | 58 |
| Steal from retail store | 56 | 23 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 53 | 51 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 52 | 48 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 52 | 48 |
| Malicious damage to property | 50 | 63 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 50 | 30 |
| Trespass | 46 | 9 |
| Fraud | 44 | 78 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 39 | 46 |
| Breach bail conditions | 34 | 40 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 32 | 21 |
| Other theft | 32 | 39 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 32 | 9 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 25 | 12 |
| Sexual assault | 19 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 15,098 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.