Yanderra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 34 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yanderra
Yanderra is a rural locality situated in the Wollondilly Shire of New South Wales (2574), located approximately 95 kilometres southwest of Sydney. Positioned within the Southern Highlands region, the landscape is defined by undulating terrain and native bushland, serving as a buffer between the larger urban centres of Bargo and Tahmoor. Demographically, Yanderra is a small, quiet community characterized by low-density residential housing and hobby farms, primarily populated by commuters who work in the surrounding regional hubs or the Greater Sydney area.
The village maintains a modest level of local infrastructure, with social activity centred around small community gatherings and proximity to neighbouring towns for essential services. Historically, the area developed as part of the broader expansion of the Wollondilly region, initially influenced by early agricultural settlement and the construction of the Main Southern Railway line. While the locality remains largely undeveloped compared to its neighbours, it retains a heritage reflective of traditional rural life in New South Wales, with land use governed by local council planning focused on balancing residential growth with the preservation of its semi-rural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 702 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.