Woodstock (Shoalhaven) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Woodstock (Shoalhaven)
Woodstock is a small rural locality situated within the City of Shoalhaven local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2538. Geographically, it is located within the hinterland of the South Coast region, characterized by undulating terrain, agricultural lands, and native bushland. As a sparsely populated area, it is primarily categorized as a farming and residential locality, contributing to the broader rural demographic profile of the Shoalhaven region.
Local life in Woodstock is defined by its quiet, semi-rural character, with residents relying on the nearby larger service centers, such as Milton and Ulladulla, for primary amenities, education, and retail needs. The area maintains a focus on primary production, including grazing and small-scale cultivation, and is appreciated for its proximity to both the coastline and the regional national parks. Its heritage is rooted in the early European settlement and agricultural development of the Shoalhaven district, with the landscape reflecting a history of land clearing and pastoral transition that remains visible in the area's current land use patterns.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 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.