Coolamon, NSW, 2701 Crime Rate and Statistics

Coolamon Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Coolamon.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 81, up 23% from 66 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Coolamon is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Coolamon and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Coolamon.

• There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 42% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Coolamon: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Coolamon’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 79% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 36% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Coolamon. Therefore, Coolamon’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Coolamon comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 47 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Coolamon’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Coolamon.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Coolamon crime statistics shows that there are 968 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Coolamon are 1 in 102.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Coolamon, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 90, equivalent to a rate of 1100 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Coolamon Crime Rates by Offences Division

Coolamon Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Coolamon vs NSW

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Coolamon crime rates for the selected offences.

Coolamon Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: Coolamon vs NSW, Australia

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Coolamon crime statistics for each offence type.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Coolamon vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Coolamon vs NSW

Coolamon Crimes per Square KM

Coolamon Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Coolamon in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Coolamon in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Coolamon?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Coolamon is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Coolamon?

The overall crime rate in Coolamon, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3565 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Coolamon a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Coolamon total crime rate in 2021 was 3565. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Coolamon has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Coolamon safe at night?

30% of crimes in Coolamon occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Coolamon at night.

Total Crime Stats of Coolamon

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons