Hazelbrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
126 recorded in this period, compared with 153 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hazelbrook
Hazelbrook is a residential town located in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, situated approximately 90 kilometres west of Sydney, within the City of Blue Mountains local government area (postcode 2779). The locality is characterised by its upland bushland setting, typical of the Blue Mountains, and accommodates a population of several thousand residents. It functions primarily as a commuter and residential settlement connected to Sydney and Lithgow via the Blue Mountains Line railway and the Great Western Highway.
The commercial and community life of Hazelbrook centres around a village hub located near the railway station, featuring local retail shops, cafes, and essential services. The suburb provides educational and recreational facilities, including local public schooling, parks, and sports grounds. The surrounding natural environment offers residents access to bushwalking tracks, local waterfalls, and native flora and fauna characteristic of the Greater Blue Mountains Area.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century following the crossing of the Blue Mountains. Originally known as Bulls Camp, the locality was later renamed Hazelbrook, reportedly after the wife of a local landowner. Historically, the area developed as a staging post along the main transport route and later evolved into a mountain retreat and residential community, retaining various elements of its historical past alongside modern suburban development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 18 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 26 |
| Fraud | 12 | 22 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 7 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 3 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,077 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.