Claymore crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
189 recorded in this period, compared with 201 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Claymore
Claymore is a suburban locality situated in the Macarthur region of southwestern Sydney, within the City of Campbelltown local government area (postcode 2559). Located approximately 50 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the area is characterized by a mix of residential housing and remnant native bushland typical of the Cumberland Plain. Demographically, Claymore is a socio-economically diverse community with a population that includes a significant proportion of social housing residents, young families, and a multicultural demographic profile.
Local life and amenities in Claymore are centered around community-focused infrastructure designed to support its residents. The suburb features local shopping facilities, community centres, parks, and sporting fields. Educational needs are served by local public primary schools, while broader secondary schooling, commercial, and major health services—including Campbelltown Hospital—are easily accessed in the adjacent Campbelltown commercial centre. Public transport connections are provided via local bus services linking the suburb to the Main Southern railway line at nearby railway stations.
Originally traditional land of the Tharawal (Dharawal) people, the modern locality of Claymore was developed primarily as a public housing estate by the Housing Commission of New South Wales during the late 1970s and 1980s. Named after the historic Scottish sword, the suburb was designed around a cul-de-sac and pedestrian-pathway layout common to urban planning philosophies of that era. In recent decades, the area has been the subject of significant government-led urban renewal and regeneration initiatives aimed at improving housing quality, social outcomes, and community infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 29 | 31 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 25 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 24 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 12 |
| Arson | 9 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 5 |
| Assault Police | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 7 |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,579 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.