Kangaroo Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
28 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley is a locality and river valley in the South Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Shoalhaven local government area under the postcode 2577. Located approximately 160 kilometres south of Sydney, the area is characterised by its lush, green valley floor surrounded by dramatic sandstone escarpments, with the Kangaroo River flowing through the region. At the 2021 census, the locality recorded a population of roughly 870 residents, maintaining a distinct rural-residential community profile.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, boutique retail, and tourism, supported by a village commercial centre containing cafes, specialty shops, and essential community amenities. The area is a popular destination for day-trippers and holidaymakers, offering activities such as canoeing, camping, and bushwalking within the surrounding Morton National Park. Educational services within the locality include a local public school, while broader commercial and administrative services are accessed in nearby regional hubs such as Nowra and Bowral.
European settlement in the valley dates back to the early 19th century, initially driven by timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and later dairy farming. The locality contains several well-preserved historical sites, most notably the Bendeela hydroelectric works and the historic Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Settlement Museum. A prominent regional landmark is the Bendeela Bridge and the single-span suspension Kangaroo Valley Bridge (Hampden Bridge), completed in 1898, which remains the main vehicular entry point into the valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 856 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.