Jellat Jellat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Jellat Jellat
Jellat Jellat is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley region of New South Wales, within the 2550 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying, fertile floodplains associated with the Bega River system, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture and pastoral use. Due to its small geographical footprint and sparse population, demographic data for Jellat Jellat is largely subsumed within the broader Bega Valley Shire, with residents typically accessing services and employment in nearby larger towns such as Bega.
The local lifestyle is distinctly rural and agricultural, with land use dominated by dairy farming and beef cattle grazing, which form the economic backbone of the area. Jellat Jellat lacks a distinct commercial center, meaning residents rely on neighboring Bega for essential amenities, including schooling, healthcare, retail, and community services. Transport connectivity is facilitated by local rural roads linking the locality to the Princes Highway corridor.
Historically, the area holds significance as part of the traditional lands of the Yuin nation. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the fertile flats of the Bega Valley quickly became one of New South Wales' premier dairying regions, and Jellat Jellat developed as an agricultural community supporting this burgeoning industry. The locality retains its historical agrarian character, with many properties remaining under primary production for generations.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 85 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.