Creewah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Creewah
Creewah is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2631 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by the rugged terrain, high-altitude tablelands, and cool-temperate climate typical of the Monaro region. Due to its remote and expansive landscape, the population is very sparse, consisting primarily of dispersed rural landholdings and agricultural properties rather than a concentrated residential town center.
Local life in Creewah is centered around primary agricultural industries, predominantly pastoral activities such as sheep and cattle grazing. Due to the absence of commercial amenities, residents rely on nearby regional hubs—such as Bombala or Cooma—for retail, healthcare, educational services, and community infrastructure. The surrounding environment supports extensive farming operations and offers natural bushland habitats typical of the south-eastern tablelands of New South Wales.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of Indigenous Australian language groups before European settlement in the 19th century. Following exploration and the establishment of the Monaro pastoral runs, Creewah developed alongside the broader region's squatting and pastoral history. Its heritage remains closely tied to the evolution of extensive land management and rural settlement in the Snowy Monaro hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 36 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.