Coopers Gully crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coopers Gully
Coopers Gully is a rural locality in the south-east of New South Wales, situated within the Bega Valley Shire and the 2550 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, cleared agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the South Coast hinterland. As a sparsely populated rural community, demographic data for Coopers Gully is largely amalgamated with the broader Bega Valley region, with residents primarily residing on acreage properties and engaged in primary production.
Due to its rural and residential nature, Coopers Gully contains limited commercial amenities, relying instead on the nearby regional center of Bega for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Local infrastructure is largely restricted to rural residential roads supporting farming and lifestyle properties. The locality's economy and lifestyle are closely tied to the surrounding agricultural landscape, featuring beef cattle grazing and localized horticulture.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Yuin nation prior to European settlement in the 19th century. Following European colonisation, the Bega Valley quickly developed into a prominent dairy and agricultural hub, with outlying gullies and valleys such as Coopers Gully utilized for timber getting, grazing, and small-scale farming. The locality retains a quiet, historical rural character reflective of the broader settlement patterns of the Sapphire Coast hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 172 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.