Cambridge Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
378 recorded in this period, compared with 379 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cambridge Park
Cambridge Park is a residential suburb located in the western region of Greater Sydney, within the City of Penrith local government area and the 2747 postcode. Situated approximately 55 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is primarily characterised by low-density residential housing. Demographically, it is a settled community reflecting the broader socioeconomic profile of the outer western suburbs, housing a mix of families, couples, and single residents.
Local life in Cambridge Park is centered around community-scale amenities, including local parks, sports fields, and neighbourhood shopping strips that cater to everyday needs. More extensive retail, commercial, and entertainment services are readily accessible in nearby Penrith. The suburb is serviced by local bus routes connecting residents to Penrith’s major transport hub, which provides rail services to Sydney and the Blue Mountains via the Main Western line.
Historically, the land encompassing Cambridge Park and the broader Penrith region was traditionally inhabited by the Darug people. Following European settlement, the area transitioned primarily into agricultural and pastoral use before undergoing suburbanisation in the mid-to-late 20th century to accommodate Sydney's growing population. Today, the suburb functions predominantly as a dormitory community, retaining its post-war suburban layout alongside modern residential infill developments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 45 | 55 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 38 | 38 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 37 | 28 |
| Malicious damage to property | 37 | 41 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 36 | 32 |
| Breach bail conditions | 27 | 24 |
| Sexual assault | 24 | 17 |
| Fraud | 22 | 18 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 17 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 14 | 10 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 13 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 7 |
| Other offences | 5 | 5 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 4 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 5 |
| Trespass | 4 | 7 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,054 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.