Cambridge Gardens crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
182 recorded in this period, compared with 189 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cambridge Gardens
Cambridge Gardens is a residential suburb located in the western region of Greater Sydney, within the City of Penrith local government area and bearing the postcode 2747. Situated approximately 55 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the suburb is bounded to the west by the residential area of Cambridge Park and to the north by Werrington Downs. Demographically, the locality is characterised primarily by low-density suburban housing, attracting families and established households seeking suburban living within the outer metropolitan region.
Local life in Cambridge Gardens is centered around community-oriented suburban amenities, including local parks, sporting fields, and neighbourhood shopping facilities that cater to everyday retail needs. More extensive commercial, educational, and civic services are easily accessible nearby in the Penrith city centre. The suburb is serviced by local bus networks connecting residents to major transport hubs, providing regional transit links via the Main Western railway line.
Historically, the land encompassing Cambridge Gardens and its surrounds was traditionally inhabited by the Darug people prior to European settlement. Originally part of the broader agricultural and rural expansion of the greater Penrith district during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the area transitioned from rural holdings into a planned suburban residential development during the late 20th century, reflecting the broader post-war urban growth of Western Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 71 | 86 |
| Sexual assault | 28 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 15 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 9 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 12 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 10 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,030 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.