Cordeaux crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cordeaux
Cordeaux is a rural locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area and bearing the postcode 2526. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged, heavily forested terrain and its proximity to the Greater Cordeaux catchment area, which forms a vital part of the water supply infrastructure for the region. Due to its protected environmental status and catchment boundaries, Cordeaux has a very sparse population and a low demographic density, functioning primarily as a natural buffer rather than a residential suburb.
In terms of local life and amenities, Cordeaux offers no commercial hubs, retail centers, or dense residential housing. Land use is strictly managed to protect the surrounding water catchments and native bushland. Consequently, daily amenities, schools, and commercial services are accessed in nearby suburbs of Wollongong or the Illawarra coastal plain. Recreational activities in the wider locality are generally limited to regulated environmental oversight, though the surrounding regional landscape supports conservation and infrastructure maintenance.
Historically, the locality is intrinsically linked to the development of the Illawarra water supply system, most notably the construction of the Cordeaux Dam. Completed in the 1920s across the Cordeaux River, the dam and its associated engineering works were pivotal in supporting the growing industrial and residential demands of Wollongong and Sydney. The heritage of the area is largely preserved through this industrial infrastructure and the surrounding heritage-listed water catchment zones, which reflect early 20th-century engineering achievements in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 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.