Steeple Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Steeple Flat
Steeple Flat is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the 2631 postcode. Geographically, it is defined by the undulating tableland terrain characteristic of the Monaro region, primarily utilized for agricultural purposes, including livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated area, it lacks a concentrated town centre, with residents largely integrated into the broader social and economic network of nearby communities such as Nimmitabel and Cooma.
The area is defined by its quiet, pastoral character and historic connection to the early settlement of the Monaro plains. Heritage in Steeple Flat is reflected in the remnants of 19th-century pastoral infrastructure and traditional land-use patterns that have shaped the region’s development. While the locality contains limited formal amenities or public infrastructure, it remains a component of the region’s agricultural landscape, maintaining its historical identity as part of the rural pastoral belt of southeastern New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 25 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.