Croom crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Croom
Croom is a semi-rural locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Shellharbour local government area (postcode 2527). Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying cleared plains and pastoral lands, bounded by the Macquarie Rivulet to the north. Demographically, Croom functions primarily as a transitional, low-density greenbelt zone between the urban expansion of Albion Park to the west and Dunmore to the east, resulting in a very small resident population compared to surrounding suburbs.
The locality is predominantly defined by open space, agricultural holdings, and recreational infrastructure rather than residential housing. A prominent feature of the area is the Croom Regional Sporting Complex, which provides extensive facilities for regional sporting events, equestrian activities, and community recreation. Transport connectivity is facilitated primarily by the Illawarra Highway, which runs along the southern edge of the locality, linking the area to Wollongong and the Southern Highlands.
Historically, Croom—like much of the broader Shellharbour region—was traditional land of the Wadi Wadi people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The area was subsequently developed for agriculture, dairy farming, and transport routes servicing the Illawarra. Over the latter half of the 20th and early 21st centuries, parts of the historical agricultural footprint have gradually integrated into regional infrastructure projects and urban fringe planning associated with Shellharbour's growth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 112 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.