Cobargo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
41 recorded in this period, compared with 30 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cobargo
Cobargo is a historic rural village located in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, within the 2550 postcode. Situated along the Princes Highway between Narooma and Bermagui, the locality is characterised by rolling pastoral hills and proximity to the Sapphire Coast hinterland. While specific, up-to-date demographic figures are subject to change, the settlement traditionally supports a small resident population typical of a regional farming and tourist-oriented community.
The village features a distinctive heritage streetscape lined with 19th-century timber buildings that house local businesses, including cafes, art galleries, antique shops, and craft stores. Local life is closely tied to agriculture—particularly dairy farming—and a growing arts and tourism sector. Essential community amenities include local sports facilities, a public school, and community gathering spaces, while broader commercial and administrative services are accessed in nearby regional centers.
Established in the 19th century, Cobargo grew as a service hub for the surrounding agricultural district. The town's well-preserved Victorian-era architecture reflects its prosperous past as a timber and dairy center. In recent history, the locality gained national attention following significant impacts from the 2019–2020 Black Summer bushfires, after which the community engaged in extensive recovery and rebuilding efforts to preserve its historic character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 4 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 766 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.