Reidsdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Reidsdale
Reidsdale is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area. Positioned along the Araluen Road, the landscape is defined by undulating hills, grazing pastures, and proximity to the Great Dividing Range. It is a sparsely populated area characterized by low-density agricultural and residential land use, primarily attracting residents seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle within reach of the regional hubs of Braidwood and Queanbeyan.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and farming community with minimal commercial infrastructure, relying on the nearby town of Braidwood for essential services, education, and retail. Heritage in the region is closely linked to the 19th-century gold rush era, which saw significant activity across the surrounding Shoalhaven and Araluen valleys. While Reidsdale remains largely pastoral today, its historical character is preserved through the rural landscape and vernacular architecture indicative of early European settlement in the Southern Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 121 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.