Vineyard crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
180 recorded in this period, compared with 191 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Vineyard
Vineyard is a semi-rural locality situated within the City of Hawkesbury in New South Wales, located approximately 50 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district. Spanning the 2765 postcode, the area is characterized by low-density residential zoning, large landholdings, and a landscape historically dominated by agricultural and horticultural pursuits. Demographically, the locality reflects a mix of long-term rural residents and families seeking space on the expanding northwestern urban fringe, supported by its proximity to the regional hubs of Windsor and Riverstone.
Local life in Vineyard is defined by its quiet, semi-rural character, with amenities primarily centered around small-scale commercial enterprises, nurseries, and equestrian facilities. Residents rely on the neighboring towns of Riverstone and Windsor for comprehensive retail, medical, and educational services, as these nearby centers provide direct links to the Sydney Trains network and major arterial roads. While Vineyard has historically maintained a rural identity, it is currently experiencing a period of transition as land-use planning shifts to accommodate increasing residential development pressures within the Greater Sydney region.
The history of Vineyard is deeply rooted in the agricultural development of the Hawkesbury River district. The name reflects the area's early European settlement history, during which the fertile soils of the Cumberland Plain were utilized for various farming activities, including viticulture and orchards. Over the 20th century, the locality evolved from isolated farmsteads into a decentralized rural community. Today, remnants of this heritage persist through the retention of original land patterns, though much of the area's historical agricultural infrastructure is gradually being replaced by modern residential subdivisions and infrastructure projects.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 22 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 24 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 11 | 7 |
| Arson | 8 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 6 |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 11 |
| Fraud | 4 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,143 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.