Bowen Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 45 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bowen Mountain
Bowen Mountain is a semi-rural residential locality situated in the City of Hawkesbury local government area, bearing the postcode 2753. Located approximately 70 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is elevated on the southeastern fringes of the Blue Mountains escarpment. The geography is characterized by rugged sandstone terrain, steep ridges, and native eucalypt forest, offering panoramic views across the Cumberland Plain. The population consists predominantly of families and professionals seeking a semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of major metropolitan centres.
Local life in Bowen Mountain is quiet and community-oriented, with residential properties typically set on large bushland blocks that ensure a high degree of privacy. Due to its primarily residential nature, commercial amenities within the locality are minimal, relying instead on nearby towns such as Kurrajong and North Richmond for retail, schooling, and professional services. The area provides access to outdoor recreational pursuits, including bushwalking and nature observation, though its bushland setting exposes it to significant bushfire risk, necessitating active community emergency preparation.
Prior to European settlement, the region was traditionally inhabited by the Darug people, who utilized the forested slopes and resources of the Blue Mountains. European exploration of the broader Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains foothills began in the early 19th century following the expansion of the colony of New South Wales. The locality developed gradually through agricultural pursuits, timber-getting, and eventual subdivision into residential acreage, transforming from a remote bushland outpost into a distinct residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 6 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 11 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,609 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.