Verona crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Verona
Verona is a rural locality situated within the Bega Valley Shire on the Far South Coast of New South Wales. Geographically, it is characterized by rolling pastoral lands, undulating hills, and significant pockets of native eucalypt forest. As a sparsely populated area, Verona functions primarily as an agricultural hub, with its demographics reflecting a small, stable community focused on rural lifestyles and primary production.
Local life in Verona is defined by its quiet, agrarian atmosphere, with residents relying on the nearby regional centers of Cobargo and Bega for essential services, retail, and schooling. While the locality itself lacks commercial amenities, it serves as a gateway to the broader natural attractions of the Bega Valley. Historically, the area was settled as part of the expansion of the colonial pastoral industry in the 19th century, with the landscape shaped by early dairy farming and timber harvesting. Vestiges of this heritage persist through the enduring rural land-use patterns and scattered early homesteads that define the character of the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 286 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.