Jeir crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 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 Jeir
Jeir is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley Council local government area and the 2582 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, open grazing properties, and native bushland typical of the region's tablelands topography. Demographically, Jeir is sparsely populated, comprising a tight-knit community of residents engaged primarily in primary production, lifestyle farming, and commuting to nearby urban centers such as Yass, Queanbeyan, and Canberra.
Due to its rural nature, Jeir has very few local commercial amenities, relying instead on neighboring settlements and the wider Yass Valley region for retail, healthcare, and educational services. Local life is centered around rural pursuits, agriculture, and property management. The locality is connected by a network of rural roads that link local landholdings to the Barton Highway, facilitating regional access.
The history and heritage of Jeir are deeply rooted in the pastoral expansion of the 19th century, when the area was initially settled for sheep grazing and cattle farming. The landscape retains historical markers of this early European settlement, including historic homesteads, rural infrastructure, and remnants of old pastoral estates. The traditional custodians of the land are the Ngunnawal people, whose rich heritage is tied to the broader Yass River and Tablelands region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 271 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.