Cawdor crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
44 recorded in this period, compared with 34 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cawdor
Cawdor is a rural locality situated in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Wollondilly Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2570. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, open spaces, and semi-rural properties, positioned west of Camden and south-west of Sydney. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Cawdor maintains a small, dispersed population typical of the rural fringe of the greater metropolitan area, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, local trades, and commuting to nearby regional hubs for employment.
Local life in Cawdor is defined by its quiet, country-style atmosphere and community-focused environment. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, with residents relying on neighboring towns such as Camden and Picton for comprehensive retail, healthcare, educational, and professional services. The area features local farming enterprises, horse agistment, and acreage living, supported by minor rural road networks that connect the community to the wider Illawarra and Macarthur regions.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Dharawal and Gundungurra peoples before European settlement. Following British colonization in the early 19th century, the broader region became significant for early Australian agriculture and land grants, eventually evolving from large pastoral estates into the contemporary rural-residential landscape seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 430 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.