Cobbitty crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
94 recorded in this period, compared with 116 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cobbitty
Cobbitty is a semi-rural suburb and locality situated in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Camden Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2570. Located approximately 60 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterized by a blend of agricultural land, historic homesteads, and growing residential developments. Geographically bounded in places by the Nepean River, Cobbitty maintains a largely low-density population profile, though it is increasingly influenced by the urban expansion of neighbouring growth centres like Camden and Oran Park.
The locality supports a tight-knit community life focused around its historic village centre, which features local convenience stores, cafes, and small businesses. Educational needs are served by local institutions including Cobbitty Public School and several private and religious schools in the wider area. While primarily residential and rural-agricultural in nature, the suburb provides access to community parks, sporting facilities, and recreational spaces connected to the broader Camden LGA, balancing its country atmosphere with proximity to major commercial hubs.
Cobbitty has a rich colonial history, having been established in the early 19th century as one of the region's earliest farming settlements. Land grants in the area were famously associated with prominent colonial figures, including Governor Lachlan Macquarie and pastoralist Henry Fulton. The locality retains significant heritage value, evidenced by numerous historic buildings, churches, and rural estates dating back to the 1800s, which are preserved to reflect the agricultural origins of early European settlement in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 20 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 15 |
| Fraud | 6 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 12 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,206 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.