Werombi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
19 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Werombi
Werombi is a semi-rural locality situated within the Wollondilly Shire in New South Wales, holding the postcode 2570. Geographically, it is defined by undulating terrain and cleared agricultural land, serving as a transitional area between the greater Sydney metropolitan fringe and the Southern Highlands. The population is relatively sparse, characterized by low-density residential settlement, large hobby farms, and grazing properties, reflecting the broader demographic profile of the Wollondilly region which prioritizes open space and rural lifestyles.
The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural buffer, with few commercial amenities within its immediate borders. Residents typically rely on neighbouring towns, such as Camden or The Oaks, for essential services, retail facilities, and educational infrastructure. The area is defined by its natural landscape, featuring local creek systems and native vegetation patches that contribute to its rural character. Access to the area is facilitated via a network of secondary roads that connect the dispersed community to the broader regional transport grid.
Historically, Werombi developed as an extension of the pastoral expansion in the Macarthur region during the 19th century. Its heritage is tied to early agricultural land grants, with the landscape shaped by early colonial farming practices and timber harvesting. While few major heritage structures remain as primary landmarks, the locality retains a sense of historical continuity through its long-standing family landholdings and the preservation of its rural, pastoral aesthetic, which has remained largely unchanged despite increasing suburban development in adjacent districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 941 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.