Campbelltown crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6,563 recorded in this period, compared with 6,543 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Campbelltown
Campbelltown is a major suburban centre located approximately 50 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, within the Macarthur region. Governed by the City of Campbelltown local government area and encompassing the postcode 2560, the locality bridges the greater metropolitan area and the semi-rural fringes of the Southern Highlands. Demographically, Campbelltown is culturally diverse with a growing population that includes a significant proportion of families and young residents, supported by a mix of traditional residential housing, medium-density developments, and surrounding green spaces.
The area functions as a key regional hub for commerce, healthcare, and education in Sydney's south-west. It features major retail destinations such as Campbelltown Mall and Macarthur Square, alongside essential public services including Campbelltown Hospital and tertiary facilities like Western Sydney University's Campbelltown campus. Transport connectivity is a central feature of local life, with Campbelltown railway station acting as a major junction on the T8 Airport and South line, linking residents to Sydney, the Southern Highlands, and Wollongong via the Hume Highway.
Originally inhabited by the Tharawal (Dharawal) people, the European history of the area dates back to the early colonial period. Governor Lachlan Macquarie officially named the town in 1820, choosing it to honour his wife, Elizabeth Macquarie. The locality preserves its early colonial heritage through several historically significant buildings, including Glenalvon House—built in the 1840s—and St Peter's Anglican Church, reflecting its evolution from an early agricultural settlement into a thriving modern urban centre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 2,642 | 2,392 |
| Breach bail conditions | 832 | 808 |
| Steal from retail store | 383 | 481 |
| Malicious damage to property | 281 | 306 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 254 | 277 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 203 | 178 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 202 | 271 |
| Fraud | 193 | 241 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 146 | 154 |
| Other theft | 128 | 131 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 122 | 125 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 92 | 121 |
| Other offences | 88 | 59 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 87 | 57 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 78 | 86 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 72 | 53 |
| Trespass | 66 | 73 |
| Steal from dwelling | 65 | 70 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16,577 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.