Mulgrave crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
67 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 Mulgrave
Mulgrave is a semi-rural locality situated in the state of New South Wales, within the Hawkesbury local government area and bearing the postcode 2756. Located on the northwestern outskirts of Sydney's metropolitan footprint, the area is characterized by a mix of flat agricultural terrain, residential properties, and industrial or commercial pockets. Demographically, it shares the broader characteristics of the Hawkesbury region, featuring a quiet community atmosphere with a low population density relative to inner-Sydney suburbs.
The locality is primarily accessed via local road networks and is served by Mulgrave railway station, which sits on the Main Western line, providing commuter links to Sydney's central business district and Richmond. While Mulgrave itself has limited commercial amenities, it relies heavily on nearby commercial hubs such as Windsor and Richmond for retail, education, and healthcare services. Its landscape accommodates a combination of small acreage properties, light industrial activities, and horse-related infrastructure, reflecting the semi-rural traditions of the broader Hawkesbury basin.
Historically, Mulgrave was established during the early colonial expansion of the Hawkesbury River district following European settlement in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The area was named after Henry Phipps, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, and originally formed part of the fertile agricultural grants designed to secure food production for the fledgling colony. Over time, the locality has transitioned from purely agricultural acreage to a mixed-use peri-urban area, while retaining historical ties to the early pioneering and agricultural development of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 12 |
| Fraud | 6 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 78 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.