Coolamon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
134 recorded in this period, compared with 99 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coolamon
Coolamon is a historic rural town and locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, serving as the administrative centre for the Shire of Coolamon local government area under the postcode 2701. Located approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Wagga Wagga, the area is characterised by flat, fertile agricultural plains dedicated primarily to cereal cropping and livestock production. The broader locality supports a tight-knit regional population, with the township acting as a primary service hub for the surrounding farming community.
The town features a well-preserved heritage streetscape that reflects its late 19th and early 20th-century origins, prominently highlighted by the Up-to-Date Store, a heritage-listed grand department store building constructed in 1909 that now operates as a local museum. Coolamon provides residents and visitors with essential community amenities, including local retail shops, sporting facilities, schools, and medical services. The community is further supported by active local clubs, annual agricultural events, and a strong connection to its rural identity.
Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, European settlement in the area began in the mid-19th century as pastoral runs were established. The town experienced significant growth following the extension of the Main Southern railway line from Junee to Hay in 1881, which facilitated the transport of local agricultural produce. Coolamon was officially gazetted as a town in 1885, and many of its historic commercial and civic buildings remain intact, preserving its architectural heritage as a classic Australian wheat-belt settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 16 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 0 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Fraud | 3 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,275 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.