Cumnock crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cumnock
Cumnock is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2867. Geographically, it is characterised by undulating agricultural lands dedicated primarily to mixed farming, including cereal cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, the locality and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting a tight-knit rural community typical of the region's smaller agricultural settlements.
Local life in Cumnock centres around a quiet, community-focused rural lifestyle. Essential amenities within the village include local sporting facilities, a community hall, and foundational commercial services that support the surrounding farming families. Education is provided via local schooling options, while broader retail, medical, and administrative services are typically accessed in larger nearby regional hubs such as Orange and Molong.
European settlement in the Cumnock area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of agriculture and the pastoral boom in the Central West. The village grew as a service centre for the surrounding properties, a heritage that is preserved today through several historical buildings and structures within the locality. Cumnock's development remains closely tied to the agricultural history of the Cabonne Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 491 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.