Werai crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Werai
Werai is a semi-rural locality situated within the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, falling under the jurisdiction of the Wingecarribee Shire Council (postcode 2577). The landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural land, open paddocks, and pockets of remnant native vegetation, typical of the region’s pastoral character. Due to its sparsely populated nature, the area remains primarily residential and agricultural, with demographic data reflecting a small, stable community centered on low-density living.
The locality is primarily accessible via small rural roads connected to the nearby towns of Moss Vale and Bowral, where residents access essential services, schools, and commercial amenities. While Werai possesses no major retail or industrial infrastructure, it is integrated into the broader Southern Highlands economy, which emphasizes lifestyle properties, equestrian pursuits, and small-scale farming. Historically, the area was developed to support the colonial expansion of agriculture in the region, with its heritage shaped by early land grants and pastoral settlement patterns. Today, it retains a quiet, historical aesthetic defined by traditional fencing, mature exotic plantings, and preserved colonial-era homesteads.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 4 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 98 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.