Crooked Corner crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Crooked Corner
Crooked Corner is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2583. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, cleared pastures, and native bushland typical of the Great Dividing Range foothills. Due to its remote and strictly rural setting, the population is very small, largely consisting of residents engaged in primary production, such as grazing and livestock farming.
Amenities within Crooked Corner are extremely limited, reflecting its status as a sparsely populated farming community. There are no major commercial centers, retail outlets, or public services located directly within the locality. Residents rely on neighboring regional hubs—such as Crookwell and Gunning—for education, healthcare, retail shopping, and professional services. Local infrastructure is primarily restricted to rural residential dwellings, agricultural outbuildings, and a network of local roads serving the farming properties.
Historically, the locality developed as part of the broader expansion of European settlement into the Argyle and Georgiana counties during the 19th century, driven by pastoralism and agriculture. The name "Crooked Corner" reflects the geographic and cadastral layout of early land grants and roads winding through the local topography. While the area lacks major heritage-listed architectural landmarks, the cultural landscape retains a strong historical connection to early Australian pioneering families and traditional grazing industries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 78 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.