Wingecarribee LGA crime statistics

About Wingecarribee

The Wingecarribee Shire is a local government area located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Sydney. Covering an area of roughly 2,689 square kilometres, the region is defined by its elevated position on the Great Dividing Range, featuring a temperate climate, fertile volcanic soils, and rolling pastoral landscapes. The shire has a population exceeding 50,000 residents, distributed across a series of distinct towns and villages, including the major commercial hubs of Bowral, Mittagong, and Moss Vale.

The local lifestyle is characterized by a blend of agricultural heritage and modern tourism, with the region serving as a popular destination for visitors seeking cool-climate gardens, boutique wineries, and antique shopping. Amenities include comprehensive healthcare services, public and private schooling, and a network of parks and reserves that support outdoor recreation. The economy is diverse, supported by the retail, healthcare, construction, and tourism sectors, alongside a traditional agricultural base that remains significant to the shire's identity.

Established in its current form in 1981 through the amalgamation of earlier municipal and shire councils, Wingecarribee possesses a rich colonial history. The area was historically significant for its early European settlement and its role as a transit corridor between Sydney and the southern inland regions. Today, the shire maintains a strong commitment to heritage conservation, evidenced by the preservation of numerous 19th-century buildings, historic estates, and cultural landscapes that reflect the architectural development and social history of the Southern Highlands.

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 · LGA 18350
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections