Crime Rates for Cooma, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Cooma (2630) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 418 reported incidents, equal to 6,225 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Cooma, NSW in 2021 was 6,715. In the last 10 years, Cooma, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 137 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 61.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 149.2 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Cooma for 2025: Theft (110), Against justice procedures (62), Assault (51).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 522 | 394 | 518 | 456 | 516 | 586 | 521 | 350 | 455 | 463 | 418 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 66 | 48 | 38 | 59 | 65 | 107 | 93 | 24 | 64 | 61 | 62 |
| Arson | 6 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Assault | 53 | 53 | 74 | 62 | 81 | 78 | 61 | 58 | 59 | 48 | 51 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 27 | 13 | 41 | 23 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 25 |
| Drug offences | 47 | 31 | 49 | 32 | 39 | 108 | 51 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 25 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 39 | 27 | 28 | 46 | 40 | 53 | 46 | 34 | 55 | 45 | 43 |
| Liquor offences | 42 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 63 | 60 | 95 | 57 | 66 | 57 | 59 | 31 | 44 | 46 | 32 |
| Other offences | 26 | 11 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 53 | 24 | 13 | 17 | 8 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 25 | 12 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 17 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 13 | 32 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 27 | 16 |
| Theft | 123 | 95 | 112 | 104 | 127 | 94 | 73 | 84 | 88 | 109 | 110 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Cooma, NSW recorded 418 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1119 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 40 | 27 | 48.15% (27) |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 26 | -46.15% (26) |
| Escape custody | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Arson | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Assault Police | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 20 | 27 | -25.93% (27) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 28 | 20 | 40.00% (20) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 19 | 10 | 90.00% (10) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 9 | -100.00% (9) |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 8 | -50.00% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 16 | -31.25% (16) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 43 | 45 | -4.44% (45) |
| Liquor offences | 15 | 19 | -21.05% (19) |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 46 | -30.43% (46) |
| Other offences | 8 | 17 | -52.94% (17) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Pornography offences | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 15 | 13.33% (15) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 17 | -35.29% (17) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 10 | -50.00% (10) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 12 | 16.67% (12) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 12 | -41.67% (12) |
| Fraud | 35 | 41 | -14.63% (41) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 3 | 166.67% (3) |
| Other theft | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 11 | -100.00% (11) |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 7 | 71.43% (7) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 6 | 116.67% (6) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 11 | 9 | 22.22% (9) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Cooma, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Cooma, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Cooma, NSW
How common is car theft in the Cooma, NSW?
There were 3 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 121.7 day.
Is Cooma, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Cooma, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 6,225 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Cooma, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Cooma, NSW was Theft with 110 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Cooma, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 20% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Cooma, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 115 incident against persons in Cooma, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Cooma, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 146 property crime incident in Cooma, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Cooma, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Cooma, NSW recorded 25 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Cooma (2021)
Cooma is a quiet suburb with around 6715 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.5% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1374, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. A majority of people (77.8%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Cooma
If you’re considering living near Cooma , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Glen Fergus - 0 incidents (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Binjura - 2 incidents (0.00590 per 100,000 people)
- Coolringdon - 1 incidents (0.01370 per 100,000 people)
- Bunyan - 4 incidents (0.02083 per 100,000 people)
- Pine Valley - 1 incidents (0.03333 per 100,000 people)
- The Brothers - 1 incidents (0.03333 per 100,000 people)
- Dairymans Plains - 7 incidents (0.03825 per 100,000 people)
- Middle Flat - 3 incidents (0.07317 per 100,000 people)
- Polo Flat - 4 incidents (0.30769 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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