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Crime rate in Camden, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 124,548 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 256.32 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5,061 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,057 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,657 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
33.6% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
12.68% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Camden crime trends

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Camden crime compared

Top crime types in Camden:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Camden there were 947 reported cases of Theft.

    947

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 811 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    811

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 591 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    591

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Camden there were 543 reported cases of Deception.

    543

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Camden there were 513 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    513

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Camden there were 508 reported cases of Property damage.

    508

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Camden there were 242 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    242

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 216 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    216

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Camden there were 149 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    149

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 99 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    99

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 73 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    73

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 57 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    57

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Camden there were 54 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    54

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Camden there were 53 reported cases of Arson.

    53

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 50 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    50

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 48 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    48

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 45 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    45

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Camden there were 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    22

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Camden there were 19 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    19

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Camden there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Camden there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Camden there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Camden there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Camden

    1 in 118

    In 2025 in Camden your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 118

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Camden

    1 in 75

    In 2025 in Camden your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 75

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Camden rank in crime?

Camden lga is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Camden a safe lga?

Camden lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Camden?

The top crime types in Camden are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Camden?

947 Theft cases were reported in Camden in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Camden?

Crime in Camden has increased by 1.08% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Camden in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Camden in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Camden?

The least safe suburb in Camden is Smeaton Grange, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Camden?

The safest suburb in Camden is Ellis Lane, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Camden crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Camden by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Smeaton Grange, Narellan and Cawdor (NSW).


Suburbs in Camden

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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