Cumberland Reach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cumberland Reach
Cumberland Reach is a rural locality situated along the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, within the City of Hawkesbury local government area and bearing the postcode 2756. Geographically, the area is characterised by its scenic riverside setting, undulating topography, and native bushland, making it a predominantly agricultural and low-density residential community. Due to its remote and rural nature, population figures are very low, with residents typically residing on large acreage properties or agricultural holdings.
Local life in Cumberland Reach is quiet and self-contained, closely tied to the natural environment of the Hawkesbury River. The area lacks major commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Wilberforce, Windsor, and Richmond for retail, healthcare, educational services, and employment. Recreational activities in the locality primarily revolve around river access, including boating, fishing, and bushwalking, reflecting a peaceful lifestyle centered on the outdoors.
Historically, the region was part of the traditional lands of the Darug people, who inhabited the river valleys before European settlement. Following British colonization, the Hawkesbury River valley was rapidly developed for agriculture to supply the early colony of New South Wales, given its fertile alluvial soils. The history of Cumberland Reach is deeply intertwined with the broader exploration and agricultural expansion of the Hawkesbury district, featuring historic pastoral properties and scattered heritage sites that reflect its early colonial past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 208 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.