Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Willow Vale (Wingecarribee)
Willow Vale is a rural locality situated within the Wingecarribee Shire in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2575. Characterized by its undulating pastoral landscape, the area is defined by agricultural holdings and low-density residential properties. As a sparsely populated locality, it functions primarily as an extension of the broader rural character of the Wingecarribee region, maintaining a demographic profile typical of the Southern Highlands’ agricultural fringe.
Local life in Willow Vale is centered on quiet, countryside living with limited internal commercial infrastructure. Residents rely on the nearby townships of Bowral, Mittagong, and Moss Vale for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. The area is accessed via a network of secondary roads that connect to the major transport corridors of the Southern Highlands, ensuring residents remain integrated with the broader services of the Wingecarribee Local Government Area.
Historically, Willow Vale developed as part of the broader agricultural settlement of the Southern Highlands during the 19th century. The land was largely utilized for grazing and small-scale farming, taking advantage of the region's temperate climate and fertile soil. While the locality lacks a high concentration of heritage-listed landmarks, its historical significance is tied to the early European expansion into the interior of New South Wales, and it remains a representative example of the rural heritage that defines the cultural landscape of the Wingecarribee Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
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.