Longreach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Longreach
Longreach is a small rural locality situated in the City of Shoalhaven local government area on the South Coast of New South Wales, within the 2540 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating bushland, rural residential properties, and proximity to coastal waterways and national parks typical of the Shoalhaven region. Due to its small permanent population, demographic data for Longreach is largely subsumed within broader regional profiles, functioning primarily as a quiet residential and semi-rural community.
The locality offers a tranquil lifestyle with limited commercial amenities, relying heavily on nearby commercial hubs such as Nowra for major retail, healthcare, educational, and professional services. Local life is centered around outdoor recreation, acreage living, and the natural environment of the surrounding South Coast. Transport access is primarily road-based, connecting residents to the wider Shoalhaven network via regional thoroughfares.
European history in the Longreach area dates back to the 19th century, associated with early pastoral settlement, timber harvesting, and agricultural expansion throughout the Shoalhaven district. The region carries historical significance tied to the traditional custodianship of the Indigenous Yuin people, who inhabited the coastal and riverine areas prior to European colonisation. Few distinct historical structures remain in the locality itself, with local heritage largely preserved through regional archives and broader historical narratives of the Shoalhaven City Council area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 72 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.