Swanhaven crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Swanhaven
Swanhaven is a coastal locality situated within the City of Shoalhaven local government area in New South Wales, holding the postcode 2540. It is positioned on the western shore of Swan Lake, a coastal lagoon that separates the community from the ocean-fronting village of Cudmirrah. The area is characterized by its proximity to the Booderee National Park and the surrounding bushland of the South Coast, maintaining a quiet, semi-rural demographic profile primarily composed of permanent residents and seasonal holidaymakers drawn to the region’s natural environment.
Life in Swanhaven is centered on water-based recreation, including fishing, swimming, and kayaking on Swan Lake. The locality functions largely as a residential retreat, with limited commercial infrastructure, necessitating reliance on nearby centers such as Sussex Inlet for essential services, schools, and retail needs. Historically, the area was developed as a modest settlement serving the local fishing and timber industries before transitioning into its current status as a low-density residential and tourism-oriented locality. Its development remains influenced by its environmental constraints, with land use carefully managed to preserve the integrity of the coastal lagoon ecosystem.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 196 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.