Holsworthy crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
152 recorded in this period, compared with 151 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Holsworthy
Holsworthy is a suburban locality situated in the Macarthur region of southwestern Sydney, within the City of Campbelltown local government area and bearing the postcode 2173. Geographically, the area is heavily defined by the vast Holsworthy Military Reserve, which occupies a significant portion of the locality's land area. Demographically, the residential pockets of Holsworthy house a population with a strong connection to the Australian Defence Force, alongside families and commuters who are drawn to the area's relatively accessible location within the outer metropolitan Sydney footprint.
Local life and amenities in Holsworthy are centered around residential convenience and transport connectivity. The locality is served by the Holsworthy railway station on the T8 Airport and South Line, providing direct public transport access to the Sydney central business district, Liverpool, and Campbelltown. While much of the surrounding land is restricted military territory, the residential areas benefit from local parks, community facilities, and close proximity to the commercial and retail hubs of neighbouring suburbs like Wattle Grove and Moorebank.
The history of Holsworthy is deeply intertwined with Australia's military heritage. The area became a major military training facility in the early 20th century and famously served as an internment camp during both World War I and World War II. The Holsworthy Barracks remain an active and vital installation for the Australian Army. The locality preserves several heritage-listed sites associated with its wartime past, serving as an important historical landscape within the greater Sydney region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 20 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 10 |
| Other theft | 12 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 7 |
| Fraud | 10 | 3 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 10 | 21 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 6 |
| Trespass | 3 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,657 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.