Glossodia crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
72 recorded in this period, compared with 48 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glossodia
Glossodia is a semi-rural locality situated in the outer northwestern region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Hawkesbury local government area (postcode 2756). Geographically characterized by a mix of rolling terrain, cleared agricultural land, and native bushland, it functions primarily as a low-density residential and acreage community. Demographically, the population largely consists of families and retirees seeking a semi-rural lifestyle, supported by commuting links to larger surrounding commercial hubs within the Hawkesbury and Greater Western Sydney regions.
Local life and amenities in Glossodia are centered around community-focused infrastructure that caters to its residential base. The locality features a small local shopping hub providing essential daily services, including convenience stores, a post office, and specialty shops. Educational and recreational needs are supported by local facilities such as Glossodia Public School, neighborhood parks, and sports grounds, while more extensive retail, healthcare, and secondary education services are accessed in nearby towns like Windsor and Richmond.
The history of the area is tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Hawkesbury River region. Originally home to the Darug people, the land was progressively surveyed and granted to European settlers for farming and timber-getting from the early 19th century onward. The locality derived its name from the *Glossodia* genus of orchids (commonly known as wax-lips), which are native to the Australian bushland, reflecting the natural flora that historically characterized the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 3 |
| Arson | 4 | 0 |
| Other theft | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,865 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.