Woolgarlo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Woolgarlo
Woolgarlo is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley Council area and the 2582 postcode. It is characterized by undulating grazing land and its proximity to the Burrinjuck Dam, which forms part of its eastern boundary. The area is sparsely populated, functioning primarily as an agricultural zone with limited residential density, typical of the broader Yass Valley region.
The locality offers few commercial amenities, with residents typically accessing services, education, and retail in the nearby town of Yass. Local life is defined by its agricultural heritage and its scenic position near the Murrumbidgee River catchment, which attracts recreational fishing and boating enthusiasts to the vicinity of the Burrinjuck reservoir. Historically, the area was settled for pastoral purposes following European exploration of the region in the early 19th century. Its development has remained largely tied to land management and livestock production, preserving a landscape defined by its historical rural character and environmental connection to the surrounding riverine corridors.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 42 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.