Kurrajong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
68 recorded in this period, compared with 66 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kurrajong
Kurrajong is a semi-rural locality situated in the City of New South Wales local government area of the Hawkesbury, bearing the postcode 2758. Perched on the foothills of the Blue Mountains approximately 80 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterised by its elevated topography, sloping terrain, and panoramic views of the greater Cumberland Plain. The population primarily consists of families and retirees who reside in acreage properties, semi-rural estates, and low-density residential housing, contributing to a quiet, community-oriented demographic.
Local life in Kurrajong is centred around its historic commercial strip, commonly known as Kurrajong Village, which features local cafes, boutique shops, and essential services that cater to both residents and weekend visitors. The economy is supported by small-scale agriculture, tourism, and horticulture, historically renowned for its stone fruit orchards. While the locality maintains a distinct country character, residents rely on nearby commercial hubs such as North Richmond and Windsor for broader amenities, secondary education, and major retail services.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century, following initial exploration of the Blue Mountains foothills. Originally known as North Richmond or Crow Country, the locality derived its current name from the Kurrajong trees (*Brachychiton populneus*) native to the region. The area's heritage is preserved through several historic buildings, churches, and rural homesteads dating from the Victorian and Federation eras, reflecting its long history as an agricultural and pastoral settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 8 |
| Arson | 7 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 13 |
| Fraud | 4 | 6 |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,113 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.