Eucumbene crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eucumbene
Eucumbene is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, encompassing the 2628 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by the rugged terrain of the Snowy Mountains region and is intrinsically linked to Lake Eucumbene, a major man-made reservoir created by the construction of Eucumbene Dam as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Due to its alpine proximity, the locality experiences cold winters with frequent snowfalls and mild summers. The population is very sparse, typical of the remote high-country pastoral and conservation zones surrounding the lake.
Local life and amenities in Eucumbene are predominantly centered around outdoor recreation, tourism, and primary production. The area is a noted destination for recreational trout fishing, boating, bushwalking, and camping, drawing visitors seasonally. Due to its small permanent population, the locality relies heavily on nearby service hubs such as Adaminaby and Cooma for retail, health, and educational infrastructure.
Historically, the region's development was transformed in the mid-20th century by the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, one of Australia's most significant engineering projects. The original town of Adaminaby was submerged beneath the waters of the expanding Lake Eucumbene in the 1950s, prompting the relocation of the township to higher ground and reshaping the cultural and economic landscape of the surrounding Eucumbene locality.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 28 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.