Numbaa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Numbaa
Numbaa is a rural locality situated in the City of Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, sharing the 2540 postcode. Located on the southern floodplain of the Shoalhaven River, near its mouth at Nowra and Bomaderry, the area is characterized by low-lying, flat terrain primarily utilized for agricultural purposes, particularly dairy farming. Due to its rural nature and susceptibility to flooding, the population is very small, contributing to the broader demographic profile of the Shoalhaven region.
As a predominantly agricultural and residential rural community, Numbaa has limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby Nowra for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local life centers around rural properties, farming operations, and the natural environment of the Shoalhaven River estuary. Transport access is provided via local rural roads connecting to the Princes Highway corridor.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Wodi Wodi people of the Yuin nation, who utilized the rich riverine resources of the Shoalhaven floodplain. Following European exploration and settlement in the early 19th century, the locality developed as an agricultural hub, benefiting from the fertile alluvial soils created by the river system. While many of its historical agricultural buildings and rural structures reflect the early colonial settlement of the Shoalhaven, Numbaa remains largely defined by its pastoral landscape and historical ties to the region's early dairy industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 4 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 122 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.