Windsor Downs crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Windsor Downs
Windsor Downs is a semi-rural locality situated within the Hawkesbury City Council area in New South Wales, sharing the 2756 postcode with neighbouring communities such as Vineyard and Riverstone. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-density residential acreages, pastoral landscapes, and significant tracts of native bushland, including the protected Windsor Downs Nature Reserve. Demographically, the population consists largely of families and individuals seeking a semi-rural lifestyle, with the area’s layout emphasizing privacy and large landholdings rather than dense urban housing.
The locality is primarily residential and does not feature a centralized commercial hub, with residents typically relying on the nearby service centres of Windsor, Richmond, or Rouse Hill for retail, medical, and educational needs. Infrastructure is defined by semi-rural road networks, with access facilitated by proximity to major arterial routes like Richmond Road. Historically, the region was utilized for agricultural purposes and land grants following European settlement in the late 18th century. Today, it remains an area of ecological significance, with the local nature reserve preserving remnant Cumberland Plain Woodland, an endangered ecological community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 4 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,183 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.