Cootamundra Crime Index

42

(100 is safest)

Safer than 42% of most Australia suburbs

Cootamundra Crime Map

Cootamundra crime map

Cootamundra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cootamundra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 538, up 7% from 503 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cootamundra is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cootamundra and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cootamundra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (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 14% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (18 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 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cootamundra: 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 Cootamundra’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 42% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 71% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Cootamundra. Therefore, Cootamundra’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Cootamundra comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 24 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 Cootamundra’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 Cootamundra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Cootamundra crime statistics shows that there are 1910 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 Cootamundra are 1 in 51.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Cootamundra, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 46, equivalent to a rate of 2144 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.

Cootamundra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1311910
Property and deception offences1472144
Drug offences45656
Public order and security offences52758
Justice procedures offences811181
Other offences821196
Total5387846

Cootamundra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 51

In Cootamundra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Cootamundra vs NSW

Cootamundra population: 6857

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5162864744770
Sexual offences2914650423179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4640910671501
Other offences against the person518837323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault8117
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences21306
Domestic violence related assault22321
Non-domestic violence related assault27394

Cootamundra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 46

In Cootamundra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cootamundra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cootamundra vs NSW, Australia

Cootamundra population: 6857

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8118002811812204
Burglary/Break and Enter1924967277306
Arson137601546
Malicious damage to property4649136671602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft688
Steal from motor vehicle9131
Steal from retail store688
Break and enter dwelling11160
Break and enter non-dwelling8117

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cootamundra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cootamundra 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 possession333403248141667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293157705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116581366
Other drug offences7584110272

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: Cootamundra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2917321423212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2314664335179.54

Cootamundra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cootamundra vs NSW

Cootamundra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cootamundra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Cootamundra?

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

What is the crime rate in Cootamundra?

The overall crime rate in Cootamundra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7846 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 Cootamundra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cootamundra total crime rate in 2021 was 7846. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cootamundra has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cootamundra safe at night?

40% of crimes in Cootamundra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Cootamundra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Cootamundra

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 Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4822
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1727
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault78
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2024
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery2021
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3246
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person15
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft96
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle179
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store136
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1826
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2024
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences167
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1311
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling918
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5746
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2023
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines49
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis14
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences27
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1213
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct87
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent45
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2223
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences57
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences3675
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2323
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3732
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer711
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures214

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