Frying Pan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Frying Pan
Frying Pan is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the 2630 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by the rugged terrain, rolling hills, and high-altitude landscapes typical of the Monaro region, situated south of Cooma. Due to its remote setting and expansive rural properties, the locality has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in agricultural pursuits, such as livestock grazing.
As a sparsely populated rural district, Frying Pan lacks commercial amenities, retail centers, or dedicated public infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby Cooma, the regional hub, for essential services, healthcare, schooling, and commerce. The area's local lifestyle is defined by quiet country living, centered around private farming enterprises and outdoor activities associated with the surrounding Snowy Mountains environment.
The history of Frying Pan is closely tied to the pastoral settlement and exploration of the Monaro district in the 19th century. Like many remote localities in the region, its unusual place name reflects early European settler descriptions of the local topography or bush experiences. The area retains a rich heritage linked to early land grants, traditional agricultural practices, and the broader developmental history of the Snowy Monaro hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11 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.