Webbs Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Webbs Creek
Webbs Creek is a rural locality situated within the City of Hawkesbury in New South Wales, sharing the 2775 postcode with surrounding areas such as Wisemans Ferry. Geographically, it is defined by its position along the banks of the Hawkesbury River and the lower reaches of the creek from which it takes its name. The terrain is largely characterized by steep, rugged sandstone escarpments and dense native bushland, much of which falls within the boundaries of Dharug National Park. The population is sparse, consisting of a small number of residents living in a quiet, semi-isolated environment that emphasizes natural landscapes over high-density development.
Local life in Webbs Creek is largely defined by its rural character and proximity to the Hawkesbury River, which serves as a primary transit route for the area via the Webbs Creek ferry. There are few commercial amenities within the locality itself, with residents typically relying on the nearby village of Wisemans Ferry for essential services, supplies, and community facilities. The area is popular for outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, and bushwalking, drawing visitors interested in the region’s natural biodiversity and peaceful riverfront setting.
The heritage of Webbs Creek is deeply connected to the early European settlement of the Hawkesbury region. Following the exploration of the river in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the land was utilized for small-scale agriculture and timber harvesting. Evidence of its colonial past remains in the form of historic land grants and early homestead sites scattered along the riverbanks. The area also holds significance to the traditional custodians of the land, the Dharug people, whose cultural heritage is represented through various sites of archaeological interest throughout the surrounding national park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 55 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.