The Slopes crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 The Slopes
The Slopes is a rural locality situated within the City of Hawkesbury in New South Wales, sharing the 2754 postcode with the surrounding area of Kurrajong. Geographically, it is characterized by its elevated position on the eastern foothills of the Blue Mountains, offering views of the Hawkesbury Valley. The area is defined by its rugged topography and semi-rural landscape, with a low-density population primarily composed of families and individuals seeking a semi-rural lifestyle. Land use in the locality is largely agricultural and residential, with significant pockets of native bushland.
Local life in The Slopes is centered on the quiet, dispersed nature of rural living, with residents relying on the nearby village of Kurrajong for essential amenities, services, and primary schooling. The area lacks its own commercial infrastructure, functioning instead as a residential hinterland that supports local primary production. Historically, the region was developed as part of the broader Hawkesbury settlement, with early European land use focused on timber harvesting and small-scale subsistence farming. Today, it retains a heritage character linked to the early agricultural expansion of the Hawkesbury region, maintained through its preserved natural environment and historic landholding patterns.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 327 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.