Cabramatta crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,692 recorded in this period, compared with 2,978 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cabramatta
Cabramatta is a vibrant urban locality situated in South-Western Sydney, approximately 30 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, within the Local Government Area of the City of Fairfield (Postcode: 2166). Geographically, it is a bustling commercial and residential hub bounded by local transport corridors, notably the Main South railway line. Demographically, Cabramatta is one of Australia's most culturally diverse communities, historically serving as a primary settlement area for successive waves of migrants and refugees. A significant proportion of the population is of Southeast Asian descent, particularly Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Chinese heritage, which heavily influences the area's distinct cultural identity and multilingual environment.
Local life in Cabramatta is centered around its bustling commercial district, which features a dense concentration of specialty retail stores, fresh food markets, restaurants, and medical and professional services. The town centre is renowned as a premier Sydney destination for authentic Asian cuisine and traditional goods. Essential amenities include Cabramatta railway station—a major interchange on the T8 Airport and South line—as well as local schools, community health facilities, and recreational spaces such as Cabra-Vale Park.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Cabrogal people, an Indigenous Australian language group of the Dharug nation, whose name translates to "the freshwater people" in reference to the local waterways. European settlement began in the early 19th century, with the area initially developing as a rural and agricultural district. During the latter half of the 20th century, particularly following the Vietnam War in the 1970s and 1980s, Cabramatta underwent a profound demographic and economic transformation, evolving from a quiet semi-rural township into the prominent, multicultural commercial hub it is recognised as today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 803 | 1,011 |
| Breach bail conditions | 308 | 343 |
| Steal from retail store | 153 | 147 |
| Malicious damage to property | 110 | 106 |
| Fraud | 95 | 123 |
| Trespass | 94 | 94 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 89 | 90 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 81 | 92 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 81 | 90 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 81 | 69 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 79 | 60 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 74 | 82 |
| Other drug offences | 73 | 48 |
| Other theft | 67 | 62 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 61 | 62 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 53 | 59 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 52 | 55 |
| Other offences | 38 | 71 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21,142 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.