Peelwood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Peelwood
Peelwood is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2583. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral holdings, and native bushland typical of the South West Slopes. Due to its remote and expansive setting, Peelwood has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large rural properties and farmsteads.
Local life in Peelwood is centered around primary production, predominantly sheep and cattle grazing. The locality operates largely self-reliantly, with residents depending on nearby towns such as Crookwell or Gunning for commercial services, healthcare, schooling, and civic amenities. The surrounding natural landscape supports outdoor activities and agriculture, with community interaction largely facilitated through regional events, local agricultural associations, and shared rural networks.
Historically, Peelwood emerged during the 19th-century expansion of European settlement in New South Wales, driven largely by pastoralism and mineral exploration. The area's history is tied to the broader copper and mining booms of the Lachlan region during the late 1800s, though these industrial operations have long since ceased. Today, physical reminders of its early history remain visible in scattered heritage sites, historic pastoral infrastructure, and the rural vernacular of the surrounding landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45 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.