Royalla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 41 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Royalla
Royalla is a semi-rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area. Located approximately 20 kilometers south of Queanbeyan and 35 kilometers from Canberra, it is positioned along the Monaro Highway. The landscape is characterized by undulating hills, native eucalypt woodlands, and large-acreage residential blocks. Demographically, the area is home to a population that primarily commutes to the Australian Capital Territory for employment, reflecting a residential profile typical of the Canberra commuter belt.
The community is largely residential, with amenities focused on local lifestyle rather than commercial infrastructure. While the locality lacks a central town hub, residents rely on nearby Queanbeyan and Canberra for essential services, retail, and healthcare. The area is served by the Royalla Common, a community-managed space that hosts local gatherings, markets, and recreational activities. Historically, the region was developed through pastoral land grants in the 19th century, transitioning over time from large-scale sheep and cattle grazing properties to the current pattern of lifestyle rural subdivisions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,063 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.