Nanima crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Nanima
Nanima is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Yass Valley Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2582. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and pastoral properties typical of the region's tablelands topography. Demographically, Nanima has a very low population density, consisting primarily of acreage and farming households, with residents relying on nearby urban centers for daily services.
Due to its strictly rural nature, Nanima lacks a distinct commercial township or dedicated local amenities. Residents access retail, medical, educational, and professional services in the nearby historic town of Yass or the capital city of Canberra, which lies further to the south. The local economy and lifestyle are centered on primary production, including grazing and livestock farming, alongside rural-residential living.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality's development was historically tied to the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture along the Yass River catchment. While few prominent heritage structures remain within Nanima itself, the broader Yass Valley region is rich in colonial history, retaining numerous nineteenth-century homesteads, rural tracks, and cultural landscapes associated with early Australian exploration and settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 252 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.