Cumbo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Cumbo
Cumbo is a rural locality situated in New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2850 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the Central West slopes and plains region. Due to its rural nature, Cumbo has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, livestock grazing, and broadacre farming.
As a sparsely populated rural district, Cumbo lacks a traditional commercial centre or dedicated civic amenities. Residents rely on nearby regional hubs, most notably Mudgee, for retail, secondary education, healthcare, and professional services. Local infrastructure is largely restricted to rural access roads and properties servicing the surrounding agricultural enterprises.
European settlement in the Cumbo area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture following the opening up of the Central West. The region retains a quiet historical character, with traditional farming homesteads and rural landscapes reflecting the long-term evolution of agricultural land use in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3 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.