Anembo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Anembo
Anembo is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2621. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral lands, native bushland, and a cool temperate climate typical of the Monaro tablelands. Due to its remote location and large agricultural landholdings, Anembo has a very sparse population, largely comprising primary producers and rural residential landholders.
The locality functions primarily as an agricultural district focused on sheep and cattle grazing. It lacks a commercial town center, meaning residents rely on nearby regional hubs such as Captains Flat, Bungendore, or Queanbeyan for retail, health, education, and emergency services. Public infrastructure within Anembo is minimal, consisting primarily of rural access roads and local utilities servicing isolated farmsteads.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian language groups of the Southern Tablelands. Following European exploration and expansion in the 19th century, Anembo developed as part of the broader Monaro pastoral frontier, with large land grants established for sheep and cattle farming. The area retains its historical rural character, with few built structures outside of historic farm homesteads and agricultural outbuildings dating from the district's pastoral development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 72 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.