Grose Wold crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grose Wold
Grose Wold is a semi-rural locality situated within the Hawkesbury City Council local government area, carrying the postcode 2753. Located west of Sydney near the foothills of the Blue Mountains, the area is geographically characterised by an elevated, undulating landscape bounded by the Grose River to the south. Demographically, Grose Wold is sparsely populated, featuring low-density residential properties, acreage holdings, and pockets of native bushland that contribute to a quiet, rural-residential lifestyle.
Due to its predominantly residential and semi-rural nature, local life in Grose Wold is quiet, with residents relying primarily on neighbouring larger towns such as Richmond and North Richmond for commercial services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. The local amenity is defined by its natural environment, offering scenic views across the Hawkesbury basin and access to outdoor activities associated with the nearby Blue Mountains National Park. Agricultural and horticultural pursuits historically contributed to the local economy, though contemporary land use is largely residential acreage.
The history of Grose Wold is tied to the broader European settlement of the Hawkesbury region, which began in the late 18th century following explorations by Governor Arthur Phillip and others. The locality takes its name from the nearby Grose River, which was named in honour of Major Francis Grose, the Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales in the 1790s. Originally traditional lands of the Darug people, the area transitioned through European land grants into farming and timber-getting before evolving into the rural-residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 11 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 668 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.