Kearns crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
47 recorded in this period, compared with 46 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kearns
Kearns is a residential suburb in the Macarthur region of south-western Sydney, located within the City of Campbelltown local government area and the 2558 postcode. Geographically, it is situated approximately 50 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, bordered by neighboring suburbs such as Ruse, Bradbury, and St Andrews. The demographic profile largely consists of families residing in detached suburban housing developments, reflecting the area's primarily residential function within the outer metropolitan fringe.
Local life in Kearns is centered around community-focused suburban living, supported by local parks, reserves, and neighborhood reserves that provide recreational green space. For extensive commercial, educational, and medical amenities, residents typically rely on the nearby Campbelltown commercial center, which acts as the primary civic hub for the region. The suburb is connected to the wider Sydney metropolitan area via local bus networks linking to Campbelltown railway station and major arterial roads including the Hume Motorway.
Like many suburbs in the Campbelltown local government area, the land historically formed part of the traditional country of the Dharawal people before European settlement and subsequent agricultural use. The formal establishment and naming of Kearns as a residential suburb occurred in the late 20th century, coinciding with the broader post-war suburban expansion and population growth of the Macarthur region. Its development transformed previously rural and bushland tracts into structured modern housing estates.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 6 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,693 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.