Blaxlands Ridge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
31 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Blaxlands Ridge
Blaxlands Ridge is a semi-rural locality situated in the City of Hawkesbury local government area of New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2758. Geographically, the area is characterised by elevated ridge country north-west of Richmond, offering sweeping views over the surrounding valleys and agricultural plains. The population is relatively sparse, reflecting a quiet, acreage-style lifestyle dominated by large landholdings, native bushland, and scattered rural-residential properties.
Due to its low-density nature, local life and amenities are primarily focused on quiet country living and primary production, with residents relying on nearby commercial centres such as Kurrajong and Richmond for retail, schooling, and professional services. The surrounding natural environment provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, while the region's fertile pockets support agricultural pursuits. Transport connectivity is maintained via local arterial roads linking the ridge to the broader Hawkesbury and Greater Western Sydney regions.
The locality derives its name from early colonial explorer and settler Gregory Blaxland, who held land grants in the wider Hawkesbury district. Historically, Blaxlands Ridge served as an early pastoral and agricultural outpost, slowly transitioning over generations from large-scale farming to its modern identity as a semi-rural residential community. While few formal heritage structures remain within the immediate locality, the area retains ties to the early expansion of European settlement beyond the Cumberland Plain.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 589 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.