McGraths Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
60 recorded in this period, compared with 70 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About McGraths Hill
McGraths Hill is a semi-rural and residential locality situated in the Hawkesbury region of New South Wales, approximately 50 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district, within the postcode 2756 and the City of Hawkesbury local government area. Geographically positioned near the southern banks of the Hawkesbury River, the suburb is bounded largely by floodplains and major arterial routes, including Windsor Road, which connects the area to neighboring commercial hubs like Windsor and Richmond. Demographically, McGraths Hill accommodates a mix of established residential neighborhoods and semi-rural properties, alongside a dedicated industrial and commercial precinct.
Local life in McGraths Hill is characterized by a combination of suburban convenience and light industrial enterprise. The commercial area features bulky goods retail outlets, service stations, and local businesses that serve the broader Hawkesbury community, while residential pockets offer quiet suburban living. Educational and recreational amenities are easily accessible in adjacent suburbs such as Windsor, given McGraths Hill’s immediate proximity to these established regional centers. Public transport options include local bus services linking the locality to major regional transport nodes.
The area derives its European history from the early colonial expansion of the Hawkesbury River valley following British settlement in the late 18th century. Named after early landholders and farmers, the locality gradually transitioned from agricultural holdings and pastoral land into a mixed-use residential and commercial zone. While much of the modern landscape reflects late 20th-century suburban and industrial development, the suburb remains closely tied to the broader historical and agricultural identity of the Hawkesbury floodplains.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 10 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 18 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 12 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,537 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.