Lade Vale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Lade Vale
Lade Vale is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2581. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral lands, cleared agricultural properties, and native bushland typical of the tablelands. Due to its expansive rural layout, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily engaging in primary production such as livestock grazing and broadacre farming.
As a quiet, sparsely populated rural district, Lade Vale has minimal local commercial amenities. Residents rely on nearby service hubs such as Crookwell and Gunning for everyday shopping, professional services, and educational facilities. The local lifestyle is defined by agricultural pursuits and rural living, with transport across the locality reliant on a network of secondary rural roads connecting to the broader regional highway system.
The history of Lade Vale is closely tied to the European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Southern Tablelands in the 19th century. Originally traditional lands of the indigenous Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal peoples, the area was progressively surveyed and settled for pastoral leases. The locality retains a quiet historical landscape, characterized by generational farming properties, heritage homesteads, and rural infrastructure that reflect the region's pastoral roots.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 158 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.