Camden LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4,446 recorded in this period, compared with 4,621 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Camden
The Municipality of Camden is a local government area located on the southwestern fringe of the Greater Sydney metropolitan area in New South Wales. Spanning approximately 200 square kilometres, the region transitions from established suburban residential areas in the east to expansive semi-rural and agricultural landscapes in the west. The LGA has experienced significant population growth over the early 21st century, evolving from a semi-rural outpost into one of Australia's fastest-growing residential corridors, characterized by a demographic profile that features a high proportion of families and young professionals.
Camden serves as a regional service hub, balancing modern amenities with its traditional country-town character. The town of Camden, the LGA’s administrative centre, features a well-preserved historic main street populated by local businesses, cafes, and community services. Residents have access to an expanding network of primary and secondary schools, community sporting facilities, and recreational spaces, including the extensive Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park. While many residents commute to surrounding employment hubs such as Campbelltown or Western Sydney, the area maintains a distinct local identity supported by its rural roots and agricultural heritage.
Historically, the Camden area is significant as one of Australia’s earliest European colonial settlements, established shortly after the discovery of the "Cowpastures" in 1795. The district became the cradle of the nation’s wool industry, pioneered by figures such as John and Elizabeth Macarthur at their Camden Park Estate. This agricultural legacy remains visible in the area's landscape and heritage-listed sites, many of which are protected and managed to preserve the region’s early colonial architecture. Today, the LGA balances this deep historical connection with the requirements of rapid modern urban development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Harassment threatening | 544 | 450 |
| Fraud | 532 | 579 |
| Malicious damage to property | 482 | 489 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 455 | 454 |
| Breach bail conditions | 340 | 437 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 332 | 322 |
| Sexual Offences | 197 | 246 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 197 | 193 |
| Steal from retail store | 173 | 204 |
| Breach AVO | 165 | 163 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 148 | 146 |
| Other theft | 132 | 112 |
| Trespass | 115 | 95 |
| Steal from dwelling | 109 | 110 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 104 | 99 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 93 | 115 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 71 | 117 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 59 | 62 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 40 | 35 |
| Arson | 37 | 34 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 35 | 43 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 31 | 66 |
| Liquor offences | 31 | 22 |
| Offensive conduct | 9 | 10 |
| Robbery | 8 | 10 |
| Steal from person | 4 | 4 |
| Offensive language | 3 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 119,325 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.