Campbelltown Crime Index

7

(100 is safest)

Safer than 7% of most Australia suburbs

Campbelltown Crime Map

Campbelltown crime map

Campbelltown Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Campbelltown
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 7867, up 3% from 7669 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Campbelltown is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than Campbelltown and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than Campbelltown.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (63 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (11 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 29% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (181 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (65 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Campbelltown: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Campbelltown’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 7% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 97% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Campbelltown. Therefore, Campbelltown’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Campbelltown comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 8 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Campbelltown’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Campbelltown.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Campbelltown crime statistics shows that there are 3645 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Campbelltown are 1 in 26.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Campbelltown, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 13, equivalent to a rate of 7243 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Campbelltown Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person6033645
Property and deception offences11987243
Drug offences2341415
Public order and security offences1831106
Justice procedures offences327019769
Other offences237914382
Total786747561

Campbelltown Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 26

In Campbelltown

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Campbelltown vs NSW

Campbelltown population: 16541

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault326628641971770
Sexual offences5614650339179
Robbery18176010922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment198409101197501
Other offences against the person518833023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault21127
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences35212
Domestic violence related assault127768
Non-domestic violence related assault161973

Campbelltown Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 13

In Campbelltown

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Campbelltown vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Campbelltown vs NSW, Australia

Campbelltown population: 16541

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft86118002852052204
Burglary/Break and Enter7324967441306
Arson17376010346
Malicious damage to property247491361493602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft35212
Steal from motor vehicle90544
Steal from retail store3291989
Break and enter dwelling39236
Break and enter non-dwelling34206

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Campbelltown vs NSW

Drug Offences: Campbelltown 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 possession18134032109441667
Drug dealing and trafficking116293677705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116181366
Other drug offences39584123672

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: Campbelltown vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11917321719212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences6414664387179.54

Campbelltown Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Campbelltown vs NSW

Campbelltown Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Campbelltown in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Campbelltown?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Campbelltown is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Campbelltown?

The overall crime rate in Campbelltown, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 47561 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 Campbelltown a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Campbelltown total crime rate in 2021 was 47561. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Campbelltown has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Campbelltown safe at night?

28% of crimes in Campbelltown occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Campbelltown at night.

Total Crime Stats of Campbelltown

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 Police2638
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault165127
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault198161
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault3421
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences33180
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery26635
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment194198
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person35
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft5135
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle12490
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store329329
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods6252
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4655
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person1610
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud266180
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences148110
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling7239
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling31134
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1117
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property312247
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine77
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics107
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis7987
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines5741
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs4539
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines76
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy60
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences3239
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass7371
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct2320
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1221
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent147
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences7464
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences2016
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences43
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences01
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences16651502
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences87857
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order8699
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions31253069
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear2525
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer4956
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures2321

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