St George crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About St George
St George is a rural locality situated within the City of Shoalhaven in New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2622 with surrounding regions such as Oallen and Nerriga. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged hinterland setting, characterized by undulating terrain and native bushland typical of the Southern Tablelands transition zone. As a sparsely populated rural district, it maintains a low demographic density, with land use primarily centered on agriculture, conservation, and large-lot residential properties.
The local lifestyle is defined by its seclusion and proximity to the natural environment, offering residents access to outdoor recreational activities, including bushwalking and fishing along the Shoalhaven River catchment. While the locality lacks centralized commercial infrastructure, residents rely on nearby townships like Braidwood or the coastal centers of the Shoalhaven for essential services, education, and retail. Historically, the region’s heritage is tied to early European exploration and the development of pioneer grazing routes that connected the inland tablelands to the coast, leaving a landscape marked by mid-19th-century land grants and a history of pastoral expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
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.