Capoompeta crime statistics

About Capoompeta

Capoompeta is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Glen Innes Severn local government area and bearing the postcode 2371. The geography is characterized by the elevated, undulating terrain typical of the New England Tablelands, featuring a mix of native bushland and cleared agricultural acreage. Due to its remote and expansive setting, the population is very small, predominantly consisting of landowners and primary producers engaged in regional agriculture.

The area is strictly rural, offering limited local amenities, with residents relying on nearby regional service hubs such as Glen Innes for commerce, healthcare, education, and social services. Local life is centered around pastoral activities, including livestock grazing and broadacre farming. The surrounding natural landscape provides opportunities for outdoor pursuits, bushwalking, and enjoying the distinct four-season climate of the Tablelands, which includes crisp winters and mild summers.

Historically, Capoompeta developed as part of the broader European settlement and pastoral expansion of the New England district in the 19th century, following the displacement of the traditional Indigenous custodians, the Ngarabal people. The locality's name reflects the rich Aboriginal heritage of the region. Over generations, the area has maintained its primary industry focus, evolving from early colonial land grants and runs into contemporary family-owned agricultural holdings.

Sources and interpretation

These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10802
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections