Woodford crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
49 recorded in this period, compared with 49 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Woodford
Woodford is a township situated in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, located approximately 88 kilometres west of Sydney. Positioned at an elevation of roughly 610 metres, the locality is characterised by its ridgeline topography and surrounding eucalyptus forests. Administratively part of the City of Blue Mountains local government area (postcode 2778), it functions primarily as a residential commuter suburb. The demographic profile is consistent with other mid-mountain settlements, featuring a population primarily engaged in professional and service-based employment in the lower mountains or the Sydney metropolitan area.
The village offers essential local amenities, including a railway station on the Blue Mountains Line, a public primary school, and a community hall. The area is defined by its quiet, semi-rural character and proximity to natural recreation zones, such as the Ingar Trail and various bushwalking tracks. Historically, Woodford was established as a transit point during the early European expansion over the Blue Mountains. Its heritage is notably preserved at Woodford Academy, the oldest surviving group of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains, which has served variously as an inn, a gentleman's residence, and a private school. Today, the academy is managed by the National Trust of Australia, serving as a primary cultural landmark for the locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 8 |
| Fraud | 6 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 5 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,953 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.