Eschol Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
90 recorded in this period, compared with 72 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eschol Park
Eschol Park is a residential suburb located in the Macarthur region of South-Western Sydney, within the City of Campbelltown local government area and bearing the postcode 2558. Situated approximately 45 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, the suburb is generally bounded by the pertinences of the Camden LGA to the west and neighbouring suburbs such as Raby and St Helens Park. Demographically, it is primarily characterised by low-density suburban housing, accommodating a family-oriented population that reflects the broader multicultural and working-to-middle-class composition of the outer metropolitan area.
Local life in Eschol Park is predominantly residential, supported by nearby commercial and retail precincts in neighbouring suburbs like Raby and Campbelltown for major shopping, employment, and civic services. The suburb features local parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities that cater to families and outdoor activities. Education and transport are integrated into the wider Campbelltown infrastructure, with local bus services connecting residents to nearby railway stations on the T8 Airport and South Line, providing commuter access to Sydney, Liverpool, and Campbelltown.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Tharawal (Dharawal) people, who utilised the rich natural resources of the nearby Georges River catchment. The suburb's modern name derives from the biblical valley of Eschol, a moniker applied by early settlers. Historically, the land was predominantly used for agriculture and rural holdings before undergoing suburbanisation in the late 20th century as part of the broader urban expansion of the Macarthur region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 2 |
| Trespass | 7 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 5 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,607 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.