Grasmere crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 51 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grasmere
Grasmere is a semi-rural suburb located in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Camden Council local government area and the 2570 postcode. Situated approximately 60 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by a mix of traditional rural holdings, acreage properties, and modern residential developments. According to the 2021 Australian census, Grasmere supports a growing population that benefits from its position on the fringe of the expanding Macarthur urban growth corridors, while maintaining a distinctly quiet, semi-rural character.
Local life in Grasmere is centered around a peaceful, community-oriented environment with limited commercial infrastructure within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely primarily on the neighbouring historic town of Camden for daily retail shopping, professional services, medical facilities, and secondary education options. The suburb features local parks, open green spaces, and proximity to the Nepean River system, supporting outdoor recreation. Public transport is limited compared to greater Sydney, meaning the local populace relies heavily on private motor vehicles to access nearby employment hubs and transport links such as the Camden Bypass and Hume Highway.
The area possesses a rich European history tied to the early agricultural expansion of the Camden district. Historically part of the broader Camden Park estate established by pastoralist John Macarthur in the early 19th century, Grasmere's landscape was initially defined by large-scale farming, sheep grazing, and later dairy production. Over the 20th and early 21st centuries, portions of these historical rural lands were progressively subdivided into smaller lifestyle blocks and residential estates, though the locality retains remnants of its pastoral heritage through its rural vistas and historical associations with early colonial settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 2 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 8 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,105 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.