Kurmond crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
37 recorded in this period, compared with 40 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kurmond
Kurmond is a semi-rural locality situated in the City of Hawkesbury local government area of New South Wales, within the 2757 postcode. Located approximately 65 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterized by a mix of acreage properties, agricultural land, and native bushland. Demographically, Kurmond primarily attracts families and retirees seeking a semi-rural lifestyle, with a population that reflects the broader low-density residential profile of the outer Hawkesbury region.
The locality functions largely as a quiet residential and agricultural community, supported by local commercial amenities centered along Bells Line of Road, which is the major arterial route passing through the area. These roadside businesses typically include local service stations, plant nurseries, cafes, and small-scale retail outlets that cater to both residents and travellers heading towards the Blue Mountains. Educational and more extensive commercial services are accessed in nearby larger centres such as Richmond and North Richmond.
Historically, Kurmond’s development is closely tied to the agricultural expansion of the Hawkesbury region and the establishment of transport links along Bells Line of Road. The name itself is a portmanteau derived from Kurrajong and Richmond, reflecting the locality's geographic position between the two established towns. Over the decades, the area has transitioned from predominantly large-scale farming and orcharding to lifestyle acreage properties, while retaining much of its rural character and historic landscape features.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 7 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 850 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.