Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)
Yellow Rock is a semi-rural locality situated in the Lower Blue Mountains of New South Wales, within the City of Blue Mountains local government area (postcode 2777). Geographically, it is positioned on a plateau overlooking the Nepean River valley, bordered to the west by the town of Springwood. The area is characterized by low-density residential development, bushland fringes, and significant topographical elevation. Demographically, the locality serves primarily as a residential enclave for commuters to the Sydney metropolitan area and the wider Blue Mountains, maintaining a quiet, suburban-to-rural character with a relatively small population.
Local life in Yellow Rock is defined by its proximity to the natural environment and its status as a gateway to the Blue Mountains National Park. While the locality itself lacks a significant commercial hub, residents rely on the nearby service centers of Springwood and Winmalee for amenities, schooling, and retail needs. The area is notable for its bushland setting, which offers various walking trails and scenic lookouts, including the namesake Yellow Rock Lookout, which provides expansive views of the Cumberland Plain.
Historically, the region was inhabited by the Dharug people before European settlement, which began as the area was opened up for agriculture and timber-getting in the 19th century. Over the 20th century, Yellow Rock transitioned from a remote bushland outpost to a residential locality. It is historically significant for its landscape features, which have been documented in early colonial artistic representations of the Blue Mountains, and remains an area where local planning policies prioritize the preservation of its natural heritage and bushfire-prone environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
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.