Central Colo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Central Colo
Central Colo is a rural locality situated in New South Wales within the Hawkesbury City Council local government area, bearing the postcode 2756. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged topography, characterized by steep sandstone gorges, dense native bushland, and proximity to the Colo River, which flows along the region's periphery. Demographically, Central Colo is sparsely populated, reflecting its remote bushland setting, with most residents living on large rural properties or acreage focused on privacy and natural surroundings.
Due to its isolated and heavily wooded terrain, local amenities within Central Colo are extremely limited, requiring residents to travel to nearby centers such as Windsor or Richmond for commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education. The local lifestyle is predominantly rural and nature-oriented, appealing to those engaged in agriculture, hobby farming, or outdoor recreation, including bushwalking, swimming, and kayaking along the Colo River.
Historically, the broader Colo region was shaped by early European exploration following the Hawkesbury River network in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The area holds deep Indigenous significance to the Darug people, who traditionally inhabited the river valleys and surrounding plateaus. European settlement in the wider valley initially focused on timber-getting, citrus orcharding, and small-scale agriculture, though much of Central Colo's rugged interior has remained largely undisturbed.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 30 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.