St Albans crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About St Albans
St Albans is a remote rural locality situated within the Hawkesbury City Council area of New South Wales, approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Located within the MacDonald Valley, the landscape is defined by its rugged sandstone escarpments, fertile river flats, and proximity to the Hawkesbury River tributaries. Demographically, the area is sparsely populated, characterized by a small community of permanent residents, agricultural landholders, and an increasing number of hobby farms, reflecting a lifestyle focused on rural isolation and natural conservation.
Local life in St Albans is centered on a quiet, agrarian pace, with the historic St Albans School of Arts and the Settlers Arms Inn serving as the primary community hubs. Amenities are limited, reflecting the locality’s remote nature; residents typically travel to larger regional centres like Windsor or Wisemans Ferry for commercial and administrative needs. The economy is primarily driven by small-scale agriculture, tourism, and services catering to travelers and hikers drawn to the area’s scenic landscape and recreational opportunities.
The locality holds significant colonial heritage, having been settled in the early 19th century as a key agricultural outpost for the growing colony of New South Wales. The village was officially gazetted in 1836, and the Settlers Arms Inn, established in 1848, remains a prominent landmark from the era of river-based commerce. The surrounding area contains numerous heritage-listed sites and sandstone structures that reflect the architectural history of the early pioneer period, documenting the evolution of transport and settlement patterns along the MacDonald River.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 15 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 161 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.