Wheeny Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Wheeny Creek
Wheeny Creek is a rural locality situated in the Hawkesbury region of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Sydney. Falling within the Hawkesbury City Council area (postcode 2758), the landscape is characterized by rugged sandstone terrain, deep gorges, and dense eucalypt forests. Demographically, the area is sparsely populated, consisting largely of large rural holdings and acreage properties. It is defined by its proximity to the Wollemi National Park, which forms a significant portion of its western boundary, contributing to a secluded, bushland-dominated environment.
The locality offers limited local amenities, with residents typically relying on the nearby towns of Colo Heights or Richmond for essential services, schooling, and commerce. Life in Wheeny Creek is oriented toward low-density rural living and conservation. Historically, the area was settled as part of the broader Hawkesbury expansion, serving as a transit point for early explorers and settlers moving through the rugged Colo River valley. While it contains few heritage-listed structures, the region retains cultural significance through its association with early colonial agricultural attempts and its long-standing status as a gateway to the wilderness areas of the Blue Mountains and Hunter regions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 74 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.