Baw Baw crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Baw Baw
Baw Baw is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and the 2580 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land typical of the region surrounding the regional hub of Goulburn. Due to its small population and predominantly rural land use, demographic data for Baw Baw is largely subsumed within the broader Goulburn statistical area, with residents generally relying on nearby Goulburn for employment, schooling, and daily services.
Local life in Baw Baw is defined by rural primary production, predominantly grazing and agriculture, with sparse residential settlement. The locality lacks commercial amenities of its own, meaning residents access retail, healthcare, and educational facilities in the nearby city of Goulburn. Transport connectivity is maintained via local rural roads linking the locality to the Hume Highway and other regional transport networks.
The history of Baw Baw is closely tied to the European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Goulburn Mulwaree region in the 19th century. Originally traditional lands of the Ngunnawal and Gundungurra peoples, the area was progressively taken up for pastoral leases and farming following European exploration of the Southern Tablelands. While few distinct heritage listings are specific to Baw Baw itself, the locality reflects the broader historical settlement patterns of the surrounding district, featuring historic rural landholdings and farmsteads.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 271 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.