Beaumont crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Beaumont
Beaumont is a rural locality situated in the City of Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2577. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the NSW Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven hinterland border region. Due to its rugged topography and expansive rural landholdings, the locality has a very small population and low population density, with residents largely consisting of landowners and those engaged in primary production or rural-residential living.
Local life and amenities in Beaumont are defined by its isolation and natural environment, with residents relying on neighboring towns and larger service centers within the Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions for commercial retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. The locality offers a quiet, rural lifestyle centered around agriculture, nature conservation, and outdoor recreation. Transport is heavily reliant on private motor vehicles via local connecting roads that link the area to major regional transit routes.
Historically, the land encompassing Beaumont was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement. Following European arrival, the area's development was shaped by timber-getting, land clearing, and agricultural pursuits such as grazing. The locality retains its historical rural character, with few modern commercial developments altering its nineteenth- and twentieth-century pastoral landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 117 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.