Camden Crime Index

31

(100 is safest)

Safer than 31% of most Australia suburbs

Camden Crime Map

Camden crime map

Camden Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Camden.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Camden
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 355, up 29% from 275 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Camden is in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning 81% of NSW suburbs are safer than Camden and 19% of suburbs are more dangerous than Camden.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 71% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Camden: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Camden are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 31% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Camden are higher than approximately 81% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 19 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Camden’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Camden. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Camden Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2440 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Camden was 1 in 40. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Camden is 1 in 37, with a rate of 2648 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Camden Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person822440
Property and deception offences892648
Drug offences511517
Public order and security offences31922
Justice procedures offences25744
Other offences772291
Total35510562

Camden Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 40

In Camden

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Camden vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Camden vs NSW

Camden population: 3361

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault41628641220770
Sexual offences1014650298179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3040910893501
Other offences against the person118833023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Camden crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4119
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6179
Domestic violence related assault19565
Non-domestic violence related assault21625

Camden Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 37

In Camden

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Camden vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Camden vs NSW, Australia

Camden population: 3361

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5618002816662204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967149306
Arson137603046
Malicious damage to property2749136803602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Camden crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6179
Steal from motor vehicle10298
Steal from retail store7208
Break and enter dwelling130
Break and enter non-dwelling4119

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Camden vs NSW

Drug Offences: Camden vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession303403289341667
Drug dealing and trafficking1162933277705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences10584129872

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Camden vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1417321417212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1714664506179.54

Camden Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Camden vs NSW

Camden Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Camden in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Camden in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Camden?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Camden is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Camden?

The overall crime rate in Camden, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10562 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Camden a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Camden total crime rate in 2021 was 10562. This means it’s 19% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Camden has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Camden safe at night?

45% of crimes in Camden occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Camden at night.

Total Crime Stats of Camden

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault819
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1421
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault34
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences217
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery146
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2330
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle610
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store77
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling35
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1417
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences158
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling814
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2627
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine1410
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1813
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines64
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs63
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines011
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2510
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct97
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences417
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences2128
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences849
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order69
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions911
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer15
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney