Environa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Environa
Environa is a developing locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2620. Located just south of Queanbeyan and a short distance from the Australian Capital Territory border, the area is characterized by a mix of rural landscapes, low-density residential properties, and native bushland. Due to its close proximity to the Canberra-Queanbeyan urban hub, the population primarily consists of commuters who access employment, commerce, and advanced services in the nearby metropolitan centers.
Locals in Environa rely almost entirely on neighboring Queanbeyan and Canberra for commercial amenities, retail shopping, healthcare, and educational institutions, as the locality itself functions largely as a residential and semi-rural buffer. The surrounding environment affords residents a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to outdoor activities typical of the Monaro region. Transport connectivity is primarily road-based, with local routes linking the area to the Kings Highway and Monaro Highway networks.
Historically, the land surrounding Environa was traditionally occupied by Indigenous Australian peoples, particularly the Ngunnawal nation, before European settlement in the 19th century. Following colonization, the area was predominantly utilized for agricultural purposes, including sheep grazing and pastoral estates. In recent decades, increasing regional growth and the expansion of the greater Canberra commuter belt have prompted gradual changes in land use, shifting parts of the region toward rural-residential living.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
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.