Grosses Plain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grosses Plain
Grosses Plain is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the 2627 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by elevated, open tableland terrain typical of the Monaro region, featuring a cool temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers. Due to its remote and predominantly agricultural setting, the population is very small and dispersed, consisting largely of landowners and residents engaged in primary production.
The local lifestyle in Grosses Plain is centered on extensive agricultural pursuits, primarily sheep and cattle grazing. The locality operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Cooma for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport links consist of local rural roads connecting the scattered farming properties to the broader Snowy Monaro regional network.
Like much of the Monaro, the history of Grosses Plain is closely tied to European settlement and pastoral expansion in the 19th century, when the land was taken up for sheep runs. The area retains a quiet, historic rural character defined by historic farmsteads and large agricultural landholdings. There are no major urban developments or industrial sites within the locality, preserving its traditional rural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 34 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.