Wandella crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Wandella
Wandella is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, within the 2550 postcode region. The landscape is characterized by undulating, timbered terrain and pastoral land, situated inland from the coastal township of Cobargo. Due to its sparse population, the area lacks significant census-defined demographic concentrations, functioning primarily as an agricultural and lifestyle-oriented community. The environment is largely defined by its proximity to the Wandella State Forest and the wandering watercourses that traverse the valley.
Local life in Wandella is defined by its quiet, semi-remote character, with residents largely reliant on the neighboring village of Cobargo for essential amenities, services, and primary education. The region’s history is deeply rooted in early European settlement focused on dairy farming, timber harvesting, and cattle grazing, practices that remain evident in the local land use today. As part of the broader Bega Valley region, the locality carries the cultural heritage typical of the Far South Coast, shaped by historical colonial development and the ongoing stewardship of the land by its rural inhabitants.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 141 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.