Coolamon Crime Index

79

(100 is safest)

Safer than 79% of most Australia suburbs

Coolamon Crime Map

Coolamon crime map

Coolamon Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person22968
Property and deception offences251100
Drug offences9396
Public order and security offences15660
Justice procedures offences6264
Other offences4176
Total813565

Coolamon Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 102

In Coolamon

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Coolamon vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Coolamon vs NSW

Coolamon population: 2272

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864308770
Sexual offences614650264179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910396501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4176
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences288
Domestic violence related assault3132
Non-domestic violence related assault3132

Coolamon Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 90

In Coolamon

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Coolamon vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Coolamon vs NSW, Australia

Coolamon population: 2272

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft171800287482204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967132306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136220602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle144
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling288
Break and enter non-dwelling144

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Coolamon vs NSW

Drug Offences: Coolamon vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession63403226441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116881366
Other drug offences158414472

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Coolamon vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732144212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1414664616179.54

Coolamon Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Coolamon vs NSW

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

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault43
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences24
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery72
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment79
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft05
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud74
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling411
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property105
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis04
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass51
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences214
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney