Little Forest crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Little Forest
Little Forest is a rural locality situated in the City of New South Wales, within the City of Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2538). Geographically, it is characterised by a rugged landscape dominated by native bushland, steep terrain, and proximity to the Budawang National Park and Morton National Park. The area is very sparsely populated, with demographics reflecting a quiet rural-residential community rather than a traditional township, resulting in minimal commercial development and a high proportion of natural environment.
Due to its remote and heavily vegetated nature, Little Forest lacks commercial amenities, shopping centres, and public transport infrastructure. Residents rely heavily on nearby service centres such as Milton and Ulladulla for retail, healthcare, education, and employment. The local lifestyle is defined by privacy, nature conservation, and outdoor recreation, with properties often taking the form of large rural landholdings surrounded by state forests and national parks.
Historically, the area’s land use has been shaped by forestry, timber-getting, and limited agricultural pursuits before significant portions were incorporated into the surrounding reserve system for conservation. The locality derives its descriptive name from the dense, localized forest canopy features historically noted by early European surveyors and settlers. Heritage values in the region are primarily tied to its Indigenous custodianship by the Yuin people, as well as the early European exploration and timber industries of the South Coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 185 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.