Richmond Lowlands crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Richmond Lowlands
The Richmond Lowlands is a rural locality situated within the Hawkesbury local government area of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2753. Geographically, it encompasses the fertile floodplains bordering the Hawkesbury River, situated between the towns of Richmond and North Richmond. The area is characterized by low-lying alluvial flats primarily used for intensive agriculture, including turf farming, equine properties, and market gardens. Due to its rural zoning and high risk of periodic flooding, the population density remains very low, with settlement patterns consisting primarily of dispersed rural homesteads.
Local life in the Richmond Lowlands is defined by its agrarian landscape and proximity to the urban services of Richmond. While the locality contains limited commercial amenities, residents rely on the nearby Richmond town centre for retail, education, and transport links, including the T1 Western Line railway. Historically, the area represents some of the earliest colonial expansion in the Hawkesbury region; it was identified by Governor Lachlan Macquarie as a key agricultural zone for the young colony, leading to the establishment of several significant heritage homesteads and early farm grants. Today, these historic properties and the expansive, flood-prone vistas remain central to the locality’s cultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 55 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.