Bywong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 33 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bywong
Bywong is a semi-rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2621. Located approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Canberra, the area is characterised by undulating hills, native bushland, and large rural-residential acreage properties. According to the 2021 Australian census, Bywong recorded a population of roughly 1,200 residents, reflecting a quiet community dominated by families and retirees seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the Australian Capital Territory.
Local life in Bywong is defined by its low-density acreage living, with residents largely relying on nearby service centres such as Bungendore, Sutton, and the ACT for commercial, educational, and medical facilities. The area supports various rural pursuits, including hobby farming, equine activities, and local conservation efforts. Community interaction often centres around local volunteer organisations, such as the Rural Fire Service, and community facilities shared with neighbouring districts.
Prior to European settlement, the region was traditionally occupied by Indigenous Australian peoples, including the Ngunnawal nation. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the area developed primarily around pastoralism, gold mining, and agriculture. The heritage of this period is reflected in the region's historic land grants, rural homesteads, and remnants of nineteenth-century mining activity, which collectively trace the transition of Bywong from a frontier resource area into a contemporary rural-residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,342 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.