Jembaicumbene crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jembaicumbene
Jembaicumbene is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and the 2622 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating tableland country, featuring a mix of cleared agricultural land, native bushland, and watercourses associated with the Jembaicumbene Creek catchment. Demographically, Jembaicumbene is sparsely populated, reflecting a quiet rural-residential and primary production lifestyle common to the broader region.
Local life in Jembaicumbene is centered on rural activities such as grazing, hobby farming, and private acreage living. The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural community with minimal commercial amenities, relying on nearby larger regional centers—such as Braidwood—for retail, education, healthcare, and professional services.
Historically, the area developed during the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of pastoralism in the Southern Tablelands. Like many localities in the region, Jembaicumbene was also touched by the 1850s Australian gold rushes, with alluvial gold mining occurring along local creeks. Today, physical reminders of its pastoral and mining past remain visible in the rural landscape through scattered historical sites and heritage traces.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 64 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.