Pyree crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pyree
Pyree is a small rural locality situated in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, located approximately 10 kilometres east of the regional centre of Nowra. Geographically, it is defined by its position on the low-lying floodplains of the lower Shoalhaven River, which historically supported intensive agricultural development. The area is characterised by flat, fertile grazing land and wetlands, and it remains a sparsely populated community, with the majority of residents residing in detached dwellings spread across rural holdings.
The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural buffer between the busier townships of the Shoalhaven. Due to its small population, it lacks extensive commercial amenities, with residents typically travelling to the nearby towns of Numbaa, Greenwell Point, or Nowra for retail, medical, and educational services. Historically, the area was one of the early agricultural settlements of the South Coast, established in the 19th century to capitalise on the river’s alluvial soil. While modern infrastructure has evolved, remnants of this early European settlement persist in the surrounding landscape and the rural character of the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 110 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.