Bligh Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
199 recorded in this period, compared with 224 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bligh Park
Bligh Park is a residential suburb located in the Hawkesbury region of north-western New South Wales, within the 2756 postcode and the City of Hawkesbury local government area. Situated approximately 55 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the locality functions primarily as a commuter suburb. It is bounded by the historic town of Windsor to the east and agricultural lands to the west, characterized by a standard suburban layout with low-density residential housing.
The suburb is largely self-contained for daily needs, featuring a local shopping village that includes a supermarket, specialty stores, and essential services. Bligh Park contains several parks, sports fields, and community facilities, and is serviced by local educational institutions, including primary schools. Public transport is primarily road-based, with bus services connecting residents to nearby Windsor and Richmond railway stations for broader transit into Sydney.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Darug people. Following British colonization of the Hawkesbury region in the late 18th century, the land was predominantly used for agriculture and pastoral pursuits. The modern suburb of Bligh Park was developed primarily as a planned residential housing estate in the late 1980s and 1990s to accommodate Sydney's growing population, named in honor of William Bligh, the early Governor of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 43 | 43 |
| Malicious damage to property | 23 | 24 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 20 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 21 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 20 |
| Fraud | 11 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 13 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 8 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 4 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 4 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,220 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.