Lower Portland crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
30 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 Lower Portland
Lower Portland is a rural locality situated approximately 70 kilometres north-west of Sydney, positioned within the City of Hawkesbury local government area and holding the postcode 2756. Geographically, the area is defined by its dramatic topography, featuring steep sandstone ridges and fertile alluvial flats along the banks of the Hawkesbury River and the lower reaches of the Colo River. Demographically, Lower Portland is characterised by a small, dispersed population typical of outer-metropolitan rural settlements, with residents largely engaged in agriculture, horticulture, and rural-residential lifestyles.
Local life in Lower Portland is centered around its natural environment, with the waterways supporting recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and kayaking. Amenities within the locality are limited, reflecting its rural-remote status, relying instead on nearby larger service centres such as Windsor and Richmond for commercial, educational, and medical infrastructure. A defining feature of the local transport network is the historic Lower Portland Ferry, a cable ferry that continues to connect residents and visitors across the Hawkesbury River between Sackville North and Lower Portland.
The history of the area is tied to European exploration and settlement along the Hawkesbury River riverways in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, which displaced the traditional Aboriginal custodians, the Darug people. The locality derives its name from its geographic position near the junction of the Hawkesbury and Colo rivers, historically referred to as Portland Head. The region retains a quiet rural character, with several historic homesteads and remnants of early colonial agriculture scattered throughout the landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 8 | 4 |
| Other theft | 8 | 3 |
| Arson | 3 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 711 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.