Wrights Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wrights Beach
Wrights Beach is a small residential locality situated on the southern shores of St Georges Basin in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales (postcode 2540). Geographically, the area is characterized by its immediate proximity to the basin’s waterfront, which serves as a central feature for local recreation. The demographic profile is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of permanent inhabitants and holiday homeowners drawn to the area’s tranquil, bushland-fringed environment. It remains one of the more secluded settlements within the wider St Georges Basin catchment area.
Local amenities in Wrights Beach are limited, as the locality functions primarily as a quiet coastal enclave. Residents typically rely on the nearby townships of Sanctuary Point and St Georges Basin for retail, educational, and medical services. Recreational activity is dominated by water-based pursuits, including fishing, boating, and kayaking. While the area lacks significant commercial infrastructure, its development is defined by low-density housing integrated into the natural environment, maintaining a focus on privacy and proximity to nature rather than urban expansion.
The history of the area is tied to the broader colonial settlement and subsequent development of the South Coast of New South Wales. Historically, the land surrounding St Georges Basin was utilized for timber getting and small-scale agriculture before shifting toward tourism and residential development in the mid-to-late 20th century. As part of the Shoalhaven City Council area, Wrights Beach has maintained its heritage as a coastal retreat, with modern planning controls in place to preserve the environmental integrity of the basin’s foreshore and the surrounding native vegetation.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 137 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.