North Richmond crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
296 recorded in this period, compared with 342 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Richmond
North Richmond is a semi-rural suburb and locality situated on the western fringe of the greater Sydney region in New South Wales, within the Hawkesbury local government area (postcode 2754). Located approximately 60 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district, the area is bounded to the east by the Hawkesbury River. The population comprises a mix of established families, professionals, and retirees residing in a combination of traditional suburban housing and larger semi-rural properties.
The local economy and daily life are centered around the North Richmond Village shopping centre, which provides essential retail, supermarket, and commercial services to residents. The suburb acts as a vital regional gateway, connected to neighboring Richmond across the Hawkesbury River via the historic North Richmond Bridge. Education and community needs are supported by local public schooling, parks, and sporting facilities, with broader commercial and transport amenities accessible in nearby Windsor and Penrith.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early colonial period of the 19th century, following Governor Lachlan Macquarie's establishment of the Macquarie Towns, which included nearby Richmond. The locality retains a strong connection to its agricultural and pioneering past, highlighted by historic buildings and rural landscapes. Its heritage is characterized by early farming ventures that utilized the fertile floodplains of the Hawkesbury River to supply the growing colony with grain and produce.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 34 | 29 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 29 | 48 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 41 |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 23 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 20 | 24 |
| Trespass | 18 | 6 |
| Other theft | 17 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 17 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 11 |
| Steal from retail store | 10 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 18 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 11 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 8 |
| Arson | 5 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,358 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.