Welby crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
74 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Welby
Welby is a residential locality situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, within the Wingecarribee Shire Council area (postcode 2575). Located immediately north of the regional hub of Bowral, the area is characterized by its hilly topography and proximity to the Nattai National Park. As a small, predominantly residential community, Welby maintains a quiet, semi-rural character, with its population largely integrated into the broader socioeconomic fabric of the Southern Highlands.
The locality serves primarily as a residential satellite to Bowral and Mittagong, offering local amenities such as Welby Park, which features recreational sports facilities and bushland walking tracks. Historically, the area was influenced by the development of the Great Southern Railway and the expansion of early colonial settlements in the Wingecarribee region. While Welby has evolved from its early agricultural and industrial roots, it retains a distinct community identity defined by its landscape and its role as a suburban interface between the regional townships.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 764 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.