Chinnock crime statistics

About Chinnock

Chinnock is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, within the 2550 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and typical coastal-hinterland topography associated with the far south coast of the state. Demographically, Chinnock is sparsely populated, reflecting the broader settlement pattern of the region's smaller rural communities, where residents are primarily engaged in primary industries such as agriculture and livestock grazing.

Due to its rural and low-density nature, Chinnock operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Bega for retail, healthcare, educational services, and employment opportunities. Local infrastructure is primarily limited to rural residential properties, farm holdings, and connecting roadways that facilitate agricultural transport and local transit within the Bega Valley Shire.

Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Yuin nation before European settlement in the 19th century. Following European arrival, the broader Bega Valley region quickly developed a strong agricultural economy, focused heavily on dairy farming, pastoralism, and timber getting. Chinnock’s history remains closely tied to this rural expansion, with the landscape preserving elements of early European land use and regional transport routes.

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 10905
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections