Spring Farm crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
226 recorded in this period, compared with 227 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Spring Farm
Spring Farm is a residential suburb located in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, situated within the Camden Council local government area and the 2570 postcode. Geographically, the suburb is characterized by its undulating terrain and proximity to the Nepean River. Over the last two decades, it has transitioned from rural land into a master-planned community, experiencing rapid population growth. Demographically, the suburb is predominantly composed of young families and professionals who are drawn to the area’s modern housing developments and accessibility to the Camden and Narellan commercial hubs.
The locality provides residents with modern amenities, including the Spring Farm Shopping Centre, local parks, and extensive walking and cycling paths. Educational needs are primarily met by the local Spring Farm Public School, which serves the primary-aged population of the community. While the area lacks its own heavy rail station, it is served by local bus networks that connect to the nearby Campbelltown and Macarthur train stations. The suburb’s development has been carefully managed to balance residential density with recreational green space, reflecting its status as a significant growth area within the Greater Sydney region.
Historically, the land now known as Spring Farm was part of the original colonial grants provided to early European settlers, characterized by its fertile soil and agricultural output. For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, the area functioned primarily as farmland, supporting grazing and crop production. Heritage remains a component of the local identity, with some historical structures and remnants of rural land use preserved amidst the modern suburban landscape. The suburb officially adopted its current identity as a residential hub during the early 21st century as part of the broader urban expansion of the Camden LGA.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 48 | 42 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 27 | 32 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 31 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 14 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 12 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 5 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 5 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 10 |
| Trespass | 4 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,868 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.