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Crime rate in Camden, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 30/100

(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 5,007 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,077 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,508 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.65 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
54.93% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
8.05% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Camden crime trends

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Camden crime compared

Top crime types in Camden:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 829 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    829

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Camden there were 798 reported cases of Theft.

    798

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 637 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    637

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Camden there were 578 reported cases of Deception.

    578

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Camden there were 531 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    531

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Camden there were 487 reported cases of Property damage.

    487

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 216 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    216

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Camden there were 198 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    198

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Camden there were 189 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    189

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 123 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    123

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 106 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    106

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 53 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    53

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 43 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    43

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Camden there were 41 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    41

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 40 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    40

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Camden there were 39 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    39

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Camden there were 34 reported cases of Arson.

    34

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Camden there were 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Camden there were 20 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Camden there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Camden there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Camden there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 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 116

    In 2024 in Camden your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Camden

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in Camden your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 83

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 30/100 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 Assault and related offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Camden?

829 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Camden in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Camden?

Crime in Camden has increased by 9.9% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Camden in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Camden in 2024.

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 Kirkham, 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 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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