Cameron Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
374 recorded in this period, compared with 471 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cameron Park
Cameron Park is a rapidly growing residential suburb located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2285). Situated approximately 20 kilometres west of Newcastle's central business district, the locality is bounded to the north by the Hunter Expressway and is bisected by Cameron Park Drive. The suburb's geography is characterized by rolling hills and cleared bushland, which have been extensively transformed into master-planned housing estates to accommodate a growing population of young families and commuters.
Local life and amenities in Cameron Park are centered around modern suburban infrastructure designed to support its expanding community. The suburb features the Cameron Park Plaza, which provides essential retail services, supermarkets, and specialty shops. Educational and recreational needs are met by local parks, sporting fields, and proximity to neighboring educational facilities. Transportation connectivity is a major asset for the area, with direct access to the Hunter Expressway and the M1 Pacific Motorway, facilitating efficient travel to Newcastle, the Central Coast, and Sydney.
Historically, Cameron Park remained largely undeveloped bushland and rural acreage for much of the 20th century, serving as a quiet hinterland to the west of Lake Macquarie’s traditional coal-mining and industrial centers. The locality is named in honor of the Cameron family, who were early settlers and landholders in the region. Rapid urbanization began in the late 1990s and accelerated through the 21st century, transforming the once-isolated semi-rural tract into one of Lake Macquarie's premier urban growth corridors.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 51 | 74 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 42 | 40 |
| Malicious damage to property | 41 | 51 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 34 | 57 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 33 | 47 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 27 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 23 | 18 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 12 | 22 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 16 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 | 13 |
| Arson | 7 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 8 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,977 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.