Cooks Myalls crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cooks Myalls
Cooks Myalls is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Parkes Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2870. The geography of the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating terrain typical of the region's agricultural plains, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in broadacre farming and livestock grazing.
Due to its rural and remote nature, Cooks Myalls does not possess a dedicated commercial hub or extensive civic amenities. Residents rely on nearby regional centres, such as Parkes, for access to retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local community life is closely tied to the surrounding agricultural landscape and regional networks.
The history of Cooks Myalls is rooted in the nineteenth-century pastoral and agricultural expansion of New South Wales. Like many localities in the Parkes region, its development was shaped by the establishment of early pastoral runs and subsequent closer settlement land policies, leaving a heritage largely defined by farming infrastructure and rural traditions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 49 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.