Lerida crime statistics

About Lerida

Lerida is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2581. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land, agricultural properties, and native bushland typical of the tablelands. Demographically, Lerida features a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, including sheep grazing, cattle farming, and emerging rural industries such as viticulture.

Local life in Lerida is centered around rural community activities, with residents accessing higher-order services, retail, and medical facilities in nearby larger regional hubs such as Gunning and Goulburn. The locality relies heavily on its surrounding road networks for connectivity to regional centers and the broader Hume Highway corridor. Amenities directly within the locality are minimal, reflecting its quiet, agricultural character and sparse residential settlement.

Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian language groups before European settlement in the 19th century. The district developed steadily following the expansion of pastoralism and the establishment of transport routes through the Southern Tablelands. While few grand architectural landmarks remain, the landscape retains a strong connection to its early European settlement and agricultural history through historic farmsteads and rural infrastructure.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12315
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections