Warrimoo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
51 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warrimoo
Warrimoo is a small, elevated township located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, situated approximately 65 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Part of the City of the Blue Mountains local government area (postcode 2774), the locality sits on a ridge at an elevation of roughly 300 metres above sea level. It is bounded by the rugged terrain of the Blue Mountains National Park to the north and south, contributing to a semi-rural, forested character. The population is predominantly composed of long-term residents, with the local demographic largely consisting of families who appreciate the area’s tranquil, bushland environment.
The township’s amenities are compact, centred primarily around the Warrimoo railway station on the Blue Mountains Line, which provides connectivity to Sydney and the upper mountains. Local infrastructure includes a small commercial strip providing essential services, a community hall, and a public primary school. Recreation is defined by the surrounding natural landscape, with several walking trails accessible from the village that offer views of the local sandstone gullies. Historically, the area developed as a series of small holdings following the expansion of the western railway line in the late 19th century. Its name is derived from an Aboriginal word reported to mean "eagle," and while it has maintained a quiet residential identity, it retains a heritage profile typical of the early settlement patterns that shaped the lower Blue Mountains corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,452 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.