Williamsdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Williamsdale
Williamsdale is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, straddling the border of the Australian Capital Territory. It falls within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and carries the postcode 2620. Geographically, the area is defined by undulating pastoral land and open plains, characterized by its low population density and agricultural land use. As a largely undeveloped rural fringe, its demographics consist primarily of farming families and residents seeking a semi-rural lifestyle in close proximity to the larger urban centers of Queanbeyan and Canberra.
The locality functions as a transition zone between the ACT and the broader New South Wales interior, with the Monaro Highway serving as the primary transport corridor through the region. Local life is centered on primary production and private landholdings, with minimal commercial infrastructure or public amenities located within the immediate geographic boundaries of the locality. Historically, the area was settled as part of the early expansion of the Monaro region, with the landscape featuring various homesteads and remnants of pastoral development dating back to the 19th century. Today, Williamsdale remains a quiet, functional rural corridor, primarily serving as a gateway for regional transit.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 65 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.