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Crime Rates for Cambridge Park, NSW
⇌ Compare Cambridge Park with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Cambridge Park (2747) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 378 reported incidents, equal to 5,359 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Cambridge Park, NSW in 2021 was 7,054. In the last 10 years, Cambridge Park, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 96.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 89.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 128.3 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Cambridge Park for 2026: Theft (79), Assault (74), Against justice procedures (68).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 349 | 465 | 382 | 408 | 422 | 452 | 432 | 387 | 418 | 379 | 378 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 20 | 36 | 29 | 33 | 41 | 39 | 49 | 39 | 53 | 62 | 68 |
| Arson | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Assault | 62 | 83 | 80 | 68 | 99 | 82 | 76 | 80 | 91 | 72 | 74 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 6 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 13 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 25 | 40 | 27 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 31 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 49 | 59 | 49 | 60 | 68 | 55 | 45 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 58 | 61 | 55 | 70 | 46 | 53 | 53 | 47 | 36 | 41 | 37 |
| Other offences | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 18 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 38 |
| Theft | 112 | 159 | 69 | 119 | 122 | 111 | 97 | 87 | 95 | 79 | 79 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Cambridge Park, NSW recorded 378 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1129 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 37 | 28 | 32.14% (28) |
| Breach bail conditions | 27 | 24 | 12.50% (24) |
| Escape custody | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 6 | -83.33% (6) |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 38 | 38 | 0.00% (38) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 36 | 32 | 12.50% (32) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Murder * | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 45 | 55 | -18.18% (55) |
| Malicious damage to property | 37 | 41 | -9.76% (41) |
| Other offences | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 24 | 17 | 41.18% (17) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 14 | 10 | 40.00% (10) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 13 | -15.38% (13) |
| Fraud | 22 | 18 | 22.22% (18) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Other theft | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 11 | -9.09% (11) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 17 | 17.65% (17) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Cambridge Park, NSW
How common is car theft in the Cambridge Park, NSW?
There were 7 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 52.1 day.
Is Cambridge Park, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Cambridge Park, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,359 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Cambridge Park, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Cambridge Park, NSW was Theft with 79 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Cambridge Park, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 16% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Cambridge Park, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 164 incident against persons in Cambridge Park, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Cambridge Park, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 118 property crime incident in Cambridge Park, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Cambridge Park, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Cambridge Park, NSW recorded 14 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Cambridge Park (2021)
Cambridge Park is a quiet suburb with around 7054 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1535, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%. A majority of people (76.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Cambridge Park
If you’re considering living near Cambridge Park , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Werrington Downs - 68 incidents (0.02111 per 100,000 people)
- Caddens - 74 incidents (0.02122 per 100,000 people)
- Jordan Springs - 310 incidents (0.02633 per 100,000 people)
- Claremont Meadows - 139 incidents (0.02685 per 100,000 people)
- Werrington County - 123 incidents (0.03326 per 100,000 people)
- Cambridge Gardens - 182 incidents (0.08966 per 100,000 people)
- Werrington - 603 incidents (0.11318 per 100,000 people)
- Kingswood (Penrith) - 1969 incidents (0.18518 per 100,000 people)
- Penrith - 6273 incidents (0.34916 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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