Cooma Crime Index

48

(100 is safest)

Safer than 48% of most Australia suburbs

Cooma Crime Map

Cooma crime map

Cooma Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cooma
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 488, down 12% from 554 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cooma is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cooma and 32% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cooma.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (4 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 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cooma: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Cooma is ranked safer than 48% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Cooma crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 68% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Cooma. As a result, Cooma has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Cooma, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Cooma’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Cooma’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Cooma’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Cooma is 1719 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Cooma is 1 in 57. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Cooma is 1 in 51. This is equal to a rate of 1929 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Cooma Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1151719
Property and deception offences1291929
Drug offences49733
Public order and security offences43643
Justice procedures offences731091
Other offences791181
Total4887296

Cooma Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 57

In Cooma

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Cooma vs NSW

Cooma population: 6689

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6262864927770
Sexual offences1514650224179
Robbery117601522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3540910523501
Other offences against the person218833023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault575
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10149
Domestic violence related assault32478
Non-domestic violence related assault28419

Cooma Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 51

In Cooma

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cooma vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cooma vs NSW, Australia

Cooma population: 6689

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft591800288822204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967164306
Arson237603046
Malicious damage to property5749136852602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft690
Steal from motor vehicle9135
Steal from retail store575
Break and enter dwelling690
Break and enter non-dwelling575

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cooma vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cooma 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 possession383403256841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293157705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116151366
Other drug offences9584113572

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: Cooma vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1917321284212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2414664359179.54

Cooma Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cooma vs NSW

Cooma Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cooma in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Cooma?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Cooma is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Cooma?

The overall crime rate in Cooma, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7296 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 Cooma a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cooma total crime rate in 2021 was 7296. This means it’s 32% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cooma has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cooma safe at night?

48% of crimes in Cooma occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Cooma at night.

Total Crime Stats of Cooma

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 Police32
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3232
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2928
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault95
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1022
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1710
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 harassment5835
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle169
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store85
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1722
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences158
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling96
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling915
Property and deception offencesArsonArson42
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5457
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1419
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines99
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs85
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines631
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences129
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass38
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct79
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1824
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences417
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2560
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3628
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions4336
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer88
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures71

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