Faulconbridge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
88 recorded in this period, compared with 99 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Faulconbridge
Faulconbridge is a residential town located in the lower Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, within the City of Blue Mountains local government area and carrying the postcode 2776. Situated approximately 85 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is defined by its ridge-top setting along the Great Western Highway and the Blue Mountains railway line, surrounded by the native bushland and steep sandstone valleys of the Greater Blue Mountains Area.
Locals and visitors access a range of community facilities primarily centered along the main thoroughfare, including local retail shops, primary schooling, parks, and sports reserves. The suburb functions predominantly as a residential community for commuters working in the lower mountains, Penrith, and greater Sydney, supported by regular passenger rail services and road infrastructure.
Historically, Faulconbridge is significant as the home of Sir Henry Parkes, often referred to as the "Father of Federation" and five-time Premier of New South Wales, who lived in the area in an estate named after his birthplace. The locality's heritage is further preserved through historic buildings, residential properties, and local landmarks that reflect the nineteenth-century expansion of the Blue Mountains following the establishment of the railway.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 10 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 15 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 14 |
| Fraud | 7 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 4 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,156 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.