Jindabyne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
232 recorded in this period, compared with 219 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jindabyne
Jindabyne is a town located in the Snowy Mountains region of southeastern New South Wales, within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area (postcode 2627). Situated on the shores of the artificial Lake Jindabyne at an elevation of approximately 918 metres, the locality serves as the primary gateway to the nearby Kosciuszko National Park and major alpine ski resorts. The permanent population swells significantly during the winter tourism season, though the resident demographic primarily consists of professionals and service workers employed in tourism, outdoor recreation, and local administration.
The town functions as a major commercial and residential hub for the Snowy Mountains, offering a range of amenities tailored to both residents and visitors. Essential services include schools, medical facilities, supermarkets, and a wide array of specialized outdoor and ski equipment retailers. Local life heavily revolves around outdoor recreation, with Lake Jindabyne supporting water sports such as fishing, kayaking, and sailing, while the surrounding terrain provides extensive opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and winter sports.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian groups, including the Ngarigo people, who used the high country for seasonal gatherings and Bogong moth harvesting. The modern town of Jindabyne was established in the 1840s as a pastoral settlement, taking its name from an Aboriginal term meaning "valley of birds." The original township was relocated to its current higher-altitude site in the 1960s to make way for the inundation of the original settlement area by the creation of Lake Jindabyne, a key component of the landmark Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 46 | 41 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 31 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 16 | 8 |
| Fraud | 15 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 11 |
| Other offences | 15 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 12 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 8 |
| Trespass | 5 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,986 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.