Airds crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
466 recorded in this period, compared with 497 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Airds
Airds is a suburban locality situated in the Macarthur region of south-western Sydney, within the City of Campbelltown local government area and the 2560 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned approximately 54 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, characterised by a mix of established residential housing and pockets of native bushland. According to demographic data, Airds has a culturally diverse population with a notable proportion of social housing, though the area has undergone significant urban renewal and redevelopment projects in recent decades to modernise its housing stock and infrastructure.
Local life in Airds is supported by neighbourhood-scale amenities, including local shopping strips, parks, and community facilities designed to serve residents. Educational needs are met by local public schools, while broader commercial, medical, and transport services—including access to the South Western Motorway and the Main Southern railway line—are readily available in the adjacent Campbelltown commercial centre.
The history of Airds dates back to the early colonial period when the land was heavily tied to the expansion of the Campbelltown district. Originally traditional Indigenous land belonging to the Dharawal people, the area was named after Airds in Scotland, the birthplace of Elizabeth Macquarie, wife of Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Over the 20th century, Airds transitioned from rural and agricultural acreage into a major public housing estate developed by the NSW Housing Commission during the 1960s and 1970s, shaping its modern identity and subsequent revitalisation efforts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 73 | 66 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 58 | 52 |
| Malicious damage to property | 45 | 48 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 31 | 39 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 30 | 45 |
| Breach bail conditions | 29 | 32 |
| Fraud | 26 | 23 |
| Steal from dwelling | 22 | 25 |
| Sexual assault | 21 | 18 |
| Arson | 20 | 17 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 7 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 5 |
| Trespass | 6 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,265 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.