Meroo Meadow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Meroo Meadow
Meroo Meadow is a rural locality in the City of Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, situated within the 2540 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned north of Nowra on the NSW South Coast, characterized by low-lying pastoral land, open floodplains, and pockets of native bushland framed by the coastal ranges. At the 2021 census, the locality recorded a small, dispersed population typical of a quiet farming community, relying primarily on surrounding larger towns for employment and administrative services.
Local life in Meroo Meadow centers around agriculture, lifestyle properties, and rural industry, with the Princes Highway serving as the primary transport corridor running through the area. While the locality itself contains limited commercial amenities, its proximity to Bomaderry and Nowra provides residents with convenient access to schools, healthcare, retail, and rail connections. The surrounding landscape supports local farming and offers scenic views of the Illawarra escarpment.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Wodi Wodi and other Yuin-speaking peoples before European settlement in the early 19th century. European history in Meroo Meadow was initially shaped by timber-getting, dairy farming, and agriculture, which transformed the alluvial flats. Several historic homesteads, rural buildings, and transport routes remain in the district, reflecting its long-standing heritage as a foundational agricultural settlement in the Shoalhaven region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 474 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.