East Kurrajong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
51 recorded in this period, compared with 63 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Kurrajong
East Kurrajong is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hawkesbury local government area, bearing the postcode 2758. Located approximately 70 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterised by an undulating landscape featuring a mix of native bushland, cleared agricultural acreage, and low-density residential properties. Due to its rural-residential nature, the population comprises a mix of families, retirees, and hobby farmers, with residents generally relying on neighbouring commercial centres for broader employment and service needs.
Local life in East Kurrajong is quiet and community-oriented, centred around rural living and outdoor recreation. Amenities within the locality are modest, typically including local community halls, sporting reserves, and small-scale local businesses. For major retail shopping, secondary education, and specialized healthcare services, residents predominantly travel to nearby commercial hubs such as North Richmond and Windsor. The area is accessed primarily by regional road networks that connect it to the wider Hawkesbury region and the greater Sydney metropolitan area.
Historically, the broader Kurrajong region was originally inhabited by the Dharug people before European exploration and settlement in the early 19th century. The land was subsequently utilized for agriculture, particularly fruit orchards and timber harvesting, taking advantage of the region's fertile soil and elevated climate. Over the latter half of the 20th century, much of the traditional agricultural land underwent subdivision, transitioning the area from a primarily primary-producing district into the contemporary rural-residential locality it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 7 |
| Other theft | 8 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 7 |
| Arson | 5 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,203 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.