Colo Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Colo Heights
Colo Heights is a rural locality situated in the City of Hawkesbury local government area of New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2756. Geographically, the area is defined by rugged terrain, dense Australian bushland, and its proximity to the Colo River and the Wollemi National Park. According to Australian census data, the population is very small and dispersed, reflecting its rural-residential and agricultural character.
Local life in Colo Heights is quiet and self-reliant, centered around outdoor recreation, conservation, and primary production such as small-scale agriculture and horticulture. Amenities within the locality are minimal, typically consisting of essential community infrastructure such as a rural fire service station and local roadside services, with residents relying on neighboring towns like Wilberforce and Windsor for broader commercial, educational, and medical services.
Historically, the area served as a frontier region following European settlement, with transport and communication historically dictated by the challenging topography of the Blue Mountains and Colo River basin. Development was slow, initially driven by timber-getting, grazing, and the construction of transport routes connecting the Hawkesbury to the Hunter Valley, notably the historic Convict Trail along the Great North Road nearby. Today, the locality retains a strong heritage connection to the early pioneering and convict history of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 336 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.