Wee Jasper crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
135 recorded in this period, compared with 155 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wee Jasper
Wee Jasper is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley Shire (postcode 2582). The area is defined by its rugged limestone karst topography, characterized by deep valleys, dramatic gorges, and the winding course of the Goodradigbee River. Geographically isolated by its mountainous terrain, the locality maintains a very small, sparsely distributed population primarily engaged in agriculture and land management.
Life in Wee Jasper is centered around its natural environment, with the economy heavily reliant on tourism and outdoor recreation. The area is renowned for the Wee Jasper Caves, a significant system of karst formations that attract visitors for caving, camping, fishing, and bushwalking. Basic amenities are limited, reflecting the locality's remote status, with most residents and visitors relying on the nearby regional hub of Yass for essential services and commercial infrastructure.
The heritage of Wee Jasper is deeply tied to the traditional custodianship of the Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri peoples, followed by European pastoral settlement in the 19th century. The region’s history is preserved through remnants of early agricultural infrastructure and the historical significance of the cave sites, which were among the first in Australia to be explored and documented for tourism in the late 1800s. Today, the locality serves as a protected rural landscape, balancing its historical agricultural roots with ongoing conservation efforts for its unique geological features.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 68 | 125 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 27 | 9 |
| Other drug offences | 14 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 5 | 7 |
| Other offences | 3 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 127 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.