Perrys Crossing crime statistics

About Perrys Crossing

Perrys Crossing is a rural locality situated in New South Wales, within the Hawkesbury City Council local government area and the 2775 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by native bushland, rugged terrain, and proximity to the Hawkesbury-Nepean river system. Due to its remote and heavily vegetated setting, Perrys Crossing has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on large rural properties or acreage.

Local life in Perrys Crossing is defined by its quiet, rural atmosphere and natural surroundings, offering limited commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries. Residents typically rely on neighboring localities and larger regional centers within the Hawkesbury LGA, such as Windsor and Richmond, for retail, healthcare, education, and employment services. The area provides a secluded lifestyle with opportunities for outdoor recreation, bushwalking, and appreciation of the surrounding natural environment.

Like much of the broader Hawkesbury region, the history of Perrys Crossing is intertwined with early European exploration and settlement along the colonial frontier, alongside a rich Indigenous heritage associated with the Dharug people. The locality derives its name from historical river crossings and transport routes utilized by early settlers. Today, Perrys Crossing remains largely undeveloped, preserving its historical landscape and rural isolation.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 13200
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections