Campsie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,486 recorded in this period, compared with 1,686 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Campsie
Campsie is a bustling multicultural suburb located 10 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (postcode 2194). Situated primarily along the southern banks of the Cooks River, the locality functions as a major commercial and residential hub in Sydney’s inner west. The demographic profile is notably diverse, characterized by a high proportion of overseas-born residents, particularly from East and South-East Asian backgrounds, which strongly influences the suburb's cultural landscape.
The commercial heart of Campsie is centered along Beamish Street, which features a vast array of Asian grocery stores, restaurants, medical practices, and professional services. Campsie railway station, situated on the T9 Bankstown Line of the Sydney Trains network, provides direct public transport access to the city and surrounding regions. The suburb also encompasses several parks and recreational spaces, most notably along the Cooks River, which offers walking and cycling tracks for the local community.
European settlement in the area began in the early 19th century, with the locality initially developing as a farming district before transitioning into a residential suburb following the opening of the railway in 1895. The name "Campsie" is believed to have been chosen by an early settler, related to Campsie in Scotland. While much of the traditional housing stock has evolved over the decades to accommodate higher-density apartment living, the suburb retains several historic Federation-era homes and commercial buildings that reflect its long-standing development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 528 | 746 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 118 | 103 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 98 | 67 |
| Fraud | 97 | 74 |
| Malicious damage to property | 82 | 66 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 71 | 82 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 71 | 66 |
| Steal from retail store | 53 | 48 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 49 | 42 |
| Steal from dwelling | 44 | 42 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 43 | 32 |
| Other theft | 34 | 52 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 32 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 20 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 19 | 14 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 29 |
| Trespass | 15 | 17 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 11 | 13 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 26,132 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.