Harrington Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
210 recorded in this period, compared with 282 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Harrington Park
Harrington Park is a residential suburb located in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Camden Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2567. Situated approximately 55 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by a master-planned suburban layout featuring rolling hills, artificial lakes, and extensive parklands. Demographically, it is predominantly inhabited by families, reflecting a growing population typical of Sydney's outer south-western growth corridors.
Local life in Harrington Park centres around community-oriented amenities, anchored by the Harrington Park Plaza shopping centre, which provides essential retail, dining, and professional services. The suburb features numerous recreational spaces, including cycleways, sports fields, and playgrounds designed to serve the local residential population. Educational needs are met by a mix of local primary schools, with broader secondary and tertiary options available in the surrounding Camden and Narellan areas.
Historically, the suburb derives its name from the Harrington Park homestead, a significant local property established in the early 19th century. The original land grant was associated with colonial pastoral expansion in the Camden district, which has deep agricultural roots. Over the late 20th century, the area transitioned from rural acreage into a modern residential community, while retaining elements of its historical landscape design within the contemporary suburban framework.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 34 | 33 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 39 |
| Malicious damage to property | 26 | 44 |
| Fraud | 21 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 26 |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 11 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,332 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.