Cooyal 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 Cooyal
Cooyal is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2850 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and a quiet rural landscape typical of the central tablelands and slopes region. At the 2021 census, Cooyal recorded a small population, reflecting its status as a dispersed farming community where most residents are engaged in primary production, particularly livestock grazing and broadacre agriculture.
Local life in Cooyal is centered around community-based agricultural activities, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs—predominantly Mudgee—for commercial services, secondary education, health care, and employment. Amenities directly within the locality are minimal, maintaining its distinctly secluded and pastoral character. The area is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate local transport and agricultural logistics.
Historically, the region was traditionally occupied by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The area developed primarily through pastoralism, gold prospecting, and agricultural expansion. While few large commercial structures remain from its earliest European settlement phase, the locality retains a quiet historical identity tied to the pioneering and agricultural heritage of the Central West of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 137 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.