Camperdown crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,067 recorded in this period, compared with 1,062 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Camperdown
Camperdown is an inner-western suburb of Sydney, located approximately 4 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district in the postcode area 2050. Primarily situated within the City of Sydney local government area, with a small portion extending into the Inner West Council area, the suburb covers a compact area characterized by a mix of high-density residential apartments, Victorian-era terrace housing, and commercial properties. Demographically, Camperdown has a younger, highly educated population, significantly influenced by its immediate proximity to the University of Sydney, featuring a high proportion of students, renters, and professionals.
Local life in Camperdown is centered around education, healthcare, and urban amenity. The suburb is bounded by major thoroughfares such as Parramatta Road and Missenden Road, and is anchored by the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and parts of the University of Sydney campus. Open green spaces are a key feature of the locality, notably Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, a popular community hub that hosts markets and recreational activities. Public transport is serviced extensively by frequent bus routes connecting the inner west to the Sydney CBD, complemented by nearby railway stations such as Macdonaldtown and Newtown.
Historically, Camperdown's land was originally granted to Governor William Bligh in 1806, who named the property after Admiral Duncan's victory at the Battle of Camperdown. The area transitioned from a rural estate into a working-class residential and industrial suburb during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This heritage is preserved today through numerous surviving Victorian and Edwardian terrace houses, historic pubs, and industrial warehouses that have been adaptively reused for modern residential and commercial purposes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 143 | 118 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 93 | 115 |
| Fraud | 90 | 64 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 77 | 74 |
| Steal from dwelling | 67 | 62 |
| Malicious damage to property | 62 | 78 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 33 | 28 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 30 | 37 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 29 | 23 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 29 | 31 |
| Breach bail conditions | 28 | 38 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 27 | 48 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 26 | 20 |
| Trespass | 26 | 21 |
| Steal from retail store | 25 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 30 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 21 | 14 |
| Other offences | 20 | 23 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,381 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.