Hawkesbury Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hawkesbury Heights
Hawkesbury Heights is a semi-rural residential locality situated in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, within the City of Blue Mountains local government area and bearing the postcode 2777. Geographically positioned on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Mountains plateau, the area is characterised by rugged sandstone landscapes, native bushland, and elevated vantage points that offer sweeping views across the Hawkesbury Basin and the Sydney plain.
The locality primarily functions as a quiet residential and acreage community, characterized by low-density housing integrated into the surrounding natural environment. Due to its semi-rural nature, local commercial amenities are limited, with residents relying on neighboring townships such as Winmalee and Springwood for retail, schooling, and professional services. The area is accessed via Hawkesbury Road and is heavily defined by its bushland setting, which places a strong emphasis on community bushfire preparedness.
Historically, the broader region developed in association with the expansion of the Blue Mountains transport corridors and the agricultural settlement of the surrounding valleys. Traditionally home to the Dharug people, the European history of the area reflects the gradual push for forestry, small-scale settlement, and infrastructure development along the eastern fringes of the mountains. Today, Hawkesbury Heights remains valued for its scenic isolation, balancing a secluded bushland lifestyle with proximity to the lower Blue Mountains urban centers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 468 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.