Maddens Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maddens Plains
Maddens Plains is a rural locality in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Wollongong local government area under the postcode 2508. Geographically, the area sits atop the Illawarra escarpment, characterized by an elevated, windswept plateau of native bushland and heath. Due to its rugged topography, strict environmental conservation zones, and infrastructure corridors, Maddens Plains has a negligible permanent resident population, lacking traditional residential subdivisions and recording minimal demographic data in standard census profiles.
The locality functions primarily as a transit and utility corridor rather than a residential community. It is traversed by the Picton Road and the Old Pacific Highway (Appin Road), serving as a key link between the Illawarra coast and the Southern Highlands or Macarthur regions. The landscape is heavily utilized for regional infrastructure, including water catchment areas managed by WaterNSW, high-voltage electricity transmission lines, and wind energy generation facilities, such as the Cullerin Range and surrounding wind monitoring installations. There are virtually no commercial amenities, schools, or local services located directly within the locality.
Historically, the plateau was utilized by Indigenous peoples for transit and seasonal resource gathering before European settlement. From the 19th century onward, the area became vital for regional transport, as early settlers and engineers sought viable routes to connect the coastal settlement of Wollongong with Sydney and the southwestern plains. The heritage of Maddens Plains is closely tied to the development of early vehicular and stock routes across the formidable Illawarra escarpment, as well as the progressive development of regional water and transport infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8 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.