Mount Riverview crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
28 recorded in this period, compared with 65 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Riverview
Mount Riverview is a residential suburb located in the lower Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, within the City of Blue Mountains local government area and bearing the postcode 2774. Positioned on a ridge south of the Great Western Highway, the locality is characterised by its elevated topography, steep escarpments, and native bushland surroundings. The population is predominantly residential, consisting largely of families and commuters who utilize the nearby rail and road networks to access regional centres and Sydney.
Local life in Mount Riverview is quiet and community-oriented, functioning primarily as a dormitory suburb with limited commercial development. Essential retail and services are accessed in adjacent suburbs such as Blaxland, which features local shopping strips, supermarkets, and schools. The area's geography supports outdoor recreation, offering local parks, bushwalking tracks, and expansive views over the surrounding valleys and the Nepean River.
Historically, the lower Blue Mountains area developed following the construction of the first crossing over the mountains in the early 19th century, though Mount Riverview itself expanded significantly as a residential settlement during the post-World War II suburban growth boom. The area retains a strong connection to the natural environment of the Blue Mountains National Park, which forms a defining backdrop to the locality's heritage and ongoing development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,074 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.