Catherine Field crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
124 recorded in this period, compared with 82 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Catherine Field
Catherine Field is a rapidly developing suburb located in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Camden Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2557. Situated approximately 48 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, the locality has historically been characterized by rural holdings, semi-rural acreage, and open fields. However, as part of the NSW Government's South West Growth Area, Catherine Field has undergone a significant demographic and spatial transformation, shifting away from its agricultural roots toward high-density suburban and master-planned residential developments to accommodate Sydney’s growing population.
Local life and amenities in Catherine Field are centered around the ongoing establishment of new residential estates, community infrastructure, and local parks. While historical commercial activity was minimal, the suburb is increasingly serviced by nearby major retail and employment hubs in Camden, Campbelltown, and the evolving town centre of Oran Park. Educational facilities, child care centres, and local sporting grounds are progressively being integrated into the area's urban planning to support the influx of new families and residents moving into the newly constructed housing subdivisions.
Historically, Catherine Field was named after the wife of early settler and pastoralist James Chisholm, who acquired land in the area during the early 19th century. For generations, the locality remained a quiet rural landscape defined by farming, grazing, and large landholdings. While much of the physical footprint has been modernized by contemporary civil engineering and residential subdivision, remnants of its rural heritage endure through selected historic place names, remnant vegetation, and the broader cultural landscape of the Camden agricultural district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 16 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Fraud | 5 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 6 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 4 | 0 |
| Other theft | 4 | 1 |
| Arson | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,609 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.