Cookamidgera crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cookamidgera
Cookamidgera is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Forbes Shire local government area and the 2870 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land primarily utilized for mixed farming, cropping, and livestock grazing. As a small rural community, Cookamidgera has a dispersed population recorded at a low number of residents in recent national censuses, reflecting the broader regional demographic trend of rural depopulation and agrarian land use.
Local life in Cookamidgera is centered around agricultural pursuits and community self-reliance, with residents typically traveling to nearby regional centers such as Forbes and Parkes for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Infrastructure within the locality is minimal, reflecting its status as a small farming district, though it is connected by local road networks that facilitate the transport of agricultural goods.
The locality has historical roots tied to the expansion of regional transport and agriculture in New South Wales during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area developed in conjunction with the expansion of the Main Western railway line passing through the region, which historically served as a vital link for moving local produce to wider markets. Today, remnants of its earlier rural history can be found in scattered historic homesteads and the enduring agricultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 151 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.