Pejar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Pejar
Pejar is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and covered by the postcode 2583. The geography is characterized by undulating grazing land, agricultural properties, and elevated terrain typical of the tablelands. Demographically, the population is very small and dispersed, consisting primarily of farming families and rural landowners engaged in agricultural pursuits such as livestock grazing.
Local life in Pejar is centered around primary production, with the landscape dominated by pastoral holdings. The locality is perhaps best known geographically for Pejar Dam, constructed on the Wollondilly River to supply water to the nearby city of Goulburn. Aside from rural infrastructure and agricultural operations, Pejar lacks significant commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers like Goulburn and Crookwell for retail, education, and professional services.
Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous peoples before European settlement in the 19th century, which quickly transformed the region into a pastoral district. The construction of Pejar Dam in the late 20th century marked a significant development for the area's modern history, altering local watercourses to support regional municipal supplies while maintaining the surrounding land's quiet, rural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 67 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.