Captains Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Captains Flat
Captains Flat is a rural locality and former mining town in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2623. Geographically, it lies in a remote valley surrounded by rugged terrain and native bushland, roughly 50 kilometres south-east of Queanbeyan. The population is small, largely comprising residents who value a quiet, rural lifestyle, alongside those commuting to nearby regional centres for work.
Local life in Captains Flat is centred around a tight-knit community supported by a modest selection of essential amenities. The locality features a local primary school, a community hall, a recreation ground, and a historic local pub that serves as a social focal point for residents. Due to its isolated setting, most comprehensive retail, commercial, and healthcare services are accessed in Queanbeyan or Canberra.
The history of Captains Flat is defined by its origins as a major nineteenth and twentieth-century mining settlement. Copper, lead, and zinc were discovered in the area in the 1880s, leading to a significant boom that transformed the site into a bustling industrial hub supported by the Captains Flat railway line. Mining operations peaked during the mid-20th century before the major mines closed in 1962, resulting in a dramatic decline in population. Today, heritage sites, old mine workings, and historic buildings remain visible throughout the landscape, serving as reminders of the town's industrial past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Other offences | 5 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 611 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
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.