South Windsor crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
612 recorded in this period, compared with 624 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Windsor
South Windsor is a suburb of Greater Western Sydney, situated within the City of Hawkesbury local government area and sharing the 2756 postcode. Geographically, it occupies the lowland plains adjacent to the Hawkesbury River, characterized by fertile floodplains that have historically shaped its land use. Demographically, the area functions as a residential satellite to the historic town of Windsor, housing a mix of established families and commuters who benefit from its proximity to regional transport links and the expanding suburban fringe of the Sydney metropolitan area.
The suburb offers a range of local amenities, including primary and secondary schools, small-scale retail precincts, and sporting reserves that cater to the recreational needs of the community. Its lifestyle is defined by a blend of suburban residential development and semi-rural peripheral areas. As part of the wider Hawkesbury region, residents have access to the commercial services of the nearby Windsor town centre, while the locality retains a distinct identity rooted in its connection to the river landscape.
Historically, South Windsor is intrinsically linked to the early European settlement of the Hawkesbury district, which was designated as one of the colony’s primary agricultural hubs by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. The area features various heritage-listed sites and colonial-era structures that reflect its significance in Australia's early rural development. These remnants serve as a record of the region’s transition from a critical food-production zone for the infant colony to its present-day status as a modern residential locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 66 | 81 |
| Malicious damage to property | 53 | 43 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 47 | 56 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 43 | 35 |
| Fraud | 42 | 52 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 38 | 43 |
| Sexual assault | 29 | 23 |
| Breach bail conditions | 28 | 23 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 25 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 23 | 12 |
| Steal from dwelling | 21 | 16 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 19 | 20 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 17 | 19 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 19 |
| Other theft | 14 | 15 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 13 | 17 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 16 |
| Other offences | 12 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,948 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.