Pine Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pine Valley
Pine Valley is a rural locality situated within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area in New South Wales (postcode 2630). Positioned within the broader Monaro region, the landscape is defined by rolling tablelands, grazing pastures, and an undulating topography characteristic of the high-country environment. The population remains sparse, consisting primarily of residents engaged in agricultural pursuits, reflecting the low-density settlement patterns typical of the surrounding hinterland.
Local life in Pine Valley is defined by its agrarian roots, with the economy centered on sheep and cattle grazing. The area lacks formal urban amenities, with residents typically relying on the nearby regional hub of Cooma for essential services, education, and retail. Historically, the region was developed following European settlement in the mid-19th century, when the Monaro plains were opened for pastoral expansion. While the locality contains few designated heritage sites, it retains a cultural landscape shaped by generations of farming families and the historical development of the New South Wales pastoral industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 30 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.