Chakola crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Chakola
Chakola is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the 2630 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating tableland terrain typical of the Monaro region, featuring expansive agricultural lands, native grasslands, and dry sclerophyll forests. Due to its rural nature, Chakola has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on large rural holdings and working in traditional primary industries such as sheep and cattle grazing.
As a sparsely populated rural district, Chakola lacks commercial town amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Cooma for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local infrastructure is limited to regional transport routes connecting the locality to the wider Snowy Monaro area. The community participates in regional events and services centered around these adjacent towns.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of the pastoral industry across the Monaro plains. Land use has historically been dominated by extensive livestock grazing and agriculture, shaping the rural landscape and cultural heritage of the locality. Local history remains closely tied to the broader pioneering and pastoral development of the Snowy Monaro region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 88 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.