Woodlands (Wingecarribee) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Woodlands (Wingecarribee)
Woodlands is a locality situated within the Wingecarribee Shire in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2575. Geographically, it is characterized by rural landscapes, undulating hills, and proximity to larger regional hubs like Moss Vale and Bowral. As a sparsely populated rural area, it maintains a low demographic density, with land use primarily dedicated to small-scale agriculture, hobby farming, and residential acreage.
The locality functions as a quiet residential enclave rather than a commercial center, with most residents accessing essential amenities, education, and retail services in the neighboring towns of Moss Vale or Bowral. Local life is defined by its pastoral setting, which emphasizes privacy and natural scenery. While Woodlands does not host significant public infrastructure or heritage landmarks, it reflects the broader historical development of the Southern Highlands, which transitioned from colonial land grants and grazing estates in the 19th century to its modern status as a mixture of working rural properties and lifestyle estates.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 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.