Wolumla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wolumla
Wolumla is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, positioned approximately 15 kilometers south of the regional hub of Bega. Geographically, it is defined by rolling pastoral landscapes and undulating hills characteristic of the Far South Coast hinterland. The area maintains a modest, predominantly agrarian-based population, characterized by its quiet, semi-rural lifestyle and proximity to both the coastal town of Merimbula and the inland agricultural centers of the Bega Valley.
The village serves as a small community focal point, offering basic amenities such as a local primary school, a community hall, and a historic hotel. The local economy is largely supported by dairy farming, grazing, and lifestyle holdings. Historically, the area was settled in the mid-19th century, with the village developing as a service center for the surrounding agricultural industry. Today, it retains a distinct heritage character, with several early buildings reflecting its origins as a significant staging point for transport and commerce in the early colonial development of the Sapphire Coast region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 767 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.