Camden Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
32 recorded in this period, compared with 35 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Camden Park
Camden Park is a semi-rural locality situated in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Wollondilly Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2570. Located approximately 65 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterized by rolling hills, expansive agricultural lands, and a low-density population. Its geography is defined by its proximity to the Nepean River and its largely pastoral landscape, blending rural isolation with increasing urban spillover from surrounding growth centres.
Local life in Camden Park is quiet and community-focused, centered primarily on rural residential living, hobby farming, and agriculture. While the locality itself lacks a major commercial centre, residents rely heavily on the adjacent historic town of Camden for retail, dining, educational, and medical amenities. The area is accessed via local rural roads connecting to the Hume Motorway and Camden Valley Way, providing regional connectivity while maintaining a secluded, country atmosphere.
Historically, Camden Park is of significant national importance as the site of the Camden Park Estate, established by early pioneers and agricultural entrepreneurs John and Elizabeth Macarthur in the early 19th century. The Macarthurs played a foundational role in Australia’s wool industry and the establishment of the nation's viticulture and dairy industries from this property. The locality retains a rich layer of colonial heritage, featuring historic homesteads, agricultural structures, and cultural landscapes that reflect early European settlement and land use in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 7 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,233 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.