Camden South Crime Index

98

(100 is safest)

Safer than 98% of most Australia suburbs

Camden South Crime Map

Camden South crime map

Camden South Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Camden South
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 60, down 20% from 75 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Camden South is in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning 6% of NSW suburbs are safer than Camden South and 94% of suburbs are more dangerous than Camden South.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (1 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% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Camden South: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Camden South is safer than only 98% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Camden South’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Camden South perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Camden South is greater than that of roughly 6% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Camden South, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 114 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Camden South’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Camden South. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Camden South.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Camden South is 306 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 326 if you reside in Camden South.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Camden South are 1 in 175, with a rate of 567 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include 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 South Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person14306
Property and deception offences26567
Drug offences244
Public order and security offences244
Justice procedures offences7153
Other offences9196
Total601309

Camden South Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 326

In Camden South

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Camden South vs NSW

Camden South population: 4582

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault46286487770
Sexual offences31465065179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910131501
Other offences against the person118832223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault244
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences122
Domestic violence related assault487
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Camden South Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 175

In Camden South

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Camden South vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Camden South vs NSW, Australia

Camden South population: 4582

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft191800284152204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496722306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136131602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft244
Steal from motor vehicle10218
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling122
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Camden South vs NSW

Drug Offences: Camden South 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 possession2340324441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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 South vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732122212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466422179.54

Camden South Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Camden South vs NSW

Camden South Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Camden South in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Camden South 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 South?

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 South is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Camden South?

The overall crime rate in Camden South, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1309 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 South a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Camden South total crime rate in 2021 was 1309. This means it’s 94% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Camden South has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Camden South safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Camden South

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault84
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences34
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery111
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 harassment136
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle410
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud114
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property86
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines00
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences41
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences19
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order56
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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