West Pennant Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
201 recorded in this period, compared with 182 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About West Pennant Hills
West Pennant Hills is a leafy, residential suburb located 22 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, falling primarily within the jurisdiction of The Hills Shire Council. Characterised by its hilly topography and proximity to the Cumberland State Forest, the area features a mix of mid-to-late 20th-century detached housing and modern estates. The demographic is primarily composed of affluent families and professionals, attracted to the suburb's quiet, suburban environment and its strategic positioning near major arterial roads, including the M2 Hills Motorway.
Local life in West Pennant Hills centres around community-focused amenities, including the local shopping village at West Pennant Hills Valley, several public and private schools, and abundant recreational spaces like the Edward Bennett Oval. The suburb is well-connected to public transport via local bus services linking to nearby railway stations and the Sydney Metro line. Historically, the area was once dominated by orchards and timber harvesting; while the rapid suburbanisation of the late 1900s transformed the landscape, remnants of its rural past persist in the natural bushland corridors that define its perimeter.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 44 | 47 |
| Malicious damage to property | 39 | 19 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 24 | 19 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 10 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Trespass | 5 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 6 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16,620 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.