Wetherill Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
639 recorded in this period, compared with 618 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wetherill Park
Wetherill Park is a prominent suburb located in Western Sydney, New South Wales, within the Local Government Area of the City of Fairfield (postcode 2164). Geographically, the area is defined by its extensive industrial landscape, which constitutes one of the largest industrial zones in the Southern Hemisphere. The suburb is predominantly residential in its outer fringes, housing a diverse multicultural population that reflects the broader demographic trends of the Fairfield region.
The suburb serves as a significant commercial and logistics hub, anchored by the Wetherill Park Industrial Estate. Local amenities include the Stockland Wetherill Park shopping centre, which serves as a major retail focal point for the community, along with various recreational spaces such as Wetherill Park Reserve. Transportation is facilitated by a network of arterial roads, including the Cumberland Highway and the M4 Western Motorway, which provide connectivity to the greater Sydney metropolitan area.
Historically, the area was largely rural, characterized by farming and market gardens before undergoing rapid suburban and industrial transformation in the late 20th century. The suburb takes its name from the Wetherill family, early settlers who held land grants in the vicinity during the 19th century. Over the decades, the transition from agricultural land to an industrial and residential stronghold has solidified Wetherill Park's status as a critical economic component of Sydney's western corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 83 | 75 |
| Steal from retail store | 76 | 49 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 71 | 79 |
| Malicious damage to property | 60 | 63 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 56 | 41 |
| Other theft | 48 | 49 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 42 | 56 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 33 | 37 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 27 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 3 |
| Trespass | 12 | 11 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 9 |
| Other offences | 9 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 14 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 18 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 8 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,412 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.