Freemans Reach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
75 recorded in this period, compared with 88 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Freemans Reach
Freemans Reach is a semi-rural locality situated in the City of Hawkesbury local government area of New South Wales, within the 2756 postcode. Located northwest of Sydney, the area is characterised by rolling topography, agricultural land, and proximity to the Hawkesbury River. The population is predominantly families and retirees who reside on acreage or in low-density residential housing, contributing to a quiet, rural-residential demographic profile.
Local life in Freemans Reach is centered around community-oriented amenities, including a local public school, sports grounds, and small-scale commercial services that cater to daily needs. Additional retail, educational, and healthcare services are accessible in the nearby commercial hub of Windsor. The surrounding region supports various agricultural pursuits, including orchards and market gardens, which reflect the area's fertile soils and agrarian roots.
European settlement in the region dates back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries, following the colonisation of the Hawkesbury River district. The locality is named after early settlers and landholders in the area. While modern development has introduced contemporary housing, the district retains historical markers and a rural landscape that echoes its past as a key agricultural supplier to the early colony of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 9 |
| Arson | 6 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 7 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 7 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,049 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.