Gocup crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gocup
Gocup is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, lying within the Snowy Valleys Council local government area and the 2720 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Demographically, Gocup has a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, forestry, and related rural industries, reflecting the broader economic profile of the surrounding region.
Local life in Gocup is centered around rural enterprise, with land use largely dedicated to livestock grazing, cropping, and forestry operations managed through the region's prominent timber industry. While the locality itself maintains a quiet, rural character with limited commercial amenities, it relies heavily on the nearby larger town of Tumut for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Residents access community infrastructure through Tumut and the wider Snowy Valleys LGA.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality developed alongside the broader pastoral and timber-getting expansion of the South West Slopes. Its name is preserved in local geographical features, including Gocup Road, which serves as a vital transport link connecting the Hume Highway network to Tumut and the Snowy Valleys region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 153 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.