Wheeo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wheeo
Wheeo is a small rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, falling within the Upper Lachlan Shire and the 2583 postcode. Geographically, it is characterized by undulating pastoral land typical of the region, situated between the larger service hubs of Crookwell and Gunning. As a sparsely populated agricultural area, the demographic is primarily composed of farming families and rural residents engaged in livestock production and broadacre agriculture.
Local life in Wheeo is centered on its identity as a close-knit agricultural community, with residents relying on neighboring towns for most essential services, education, and retail. The landscape is dotted with historic homesteads and traditional farm infrastructure, reflecting the area's long-standing role in the pastoral development of the colony. While the locality lacks a central commercial village, it remains a significant link in the regional agricultural network, maintaining a quiet, heritage-focused lifestyle consistent with the surrounding Upper Lachlan landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 68 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.