Cornwallis crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cornwallis
Cornwallis is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hawkesbury region of New South Wales, within the 2756 postcode and the City of Hawkesbury local government area. Located approximately 60 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district, the area is geographically defined by its position on the alluvial floodplains flanking the Hawkesbury River. Due to its rural-residential zoning and flood-prone landscape, the population remains relatively small, characterized by low-density housing, acreage properties, and agricultural holdings.
The local lifestyle in Cornwallis is predominantly quiet and rural, centred around farming, horticulture, and acreage living. While the locality itself has few commercial amenities, it relies heavily on nearby Windsor and Richmond for essential services, retail shopping, secondary schooling, and rail transport links to Sydney. Local land use is largely shaped by the surrounding fertile soils of the Hawkesbury floodplain, supporting various agricultural pursuits alongside scenic rural vistas.
Originally inhabited by the Darug people, Cornwallis was one of the early agricultural settlements established following European colonization of the Hawkesbury River valley in the late 18th century. Named in honour of British military and political figure Cornwallis Maude, or alternatively associated with Governor Cornwallis, the area played an early role in supplying grain to the fledgling colony of New South Wales. Today, the locality retains a quiet historical character, interspersed with rural heritage elements reflective of the region's pioneering pastoral past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 44 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.