Khancoban crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Khancoban
Khancoban is a small locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Snowy Valleys Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2642. Located near the Victorian border, the town sits within the foothills of the Snowy Mountains along the Alpine Way. At the 2021 census, Khancoban recorded a small resident population, typical of remote alpine-adjacent service settlements, with many residents historically employed in regional land management, tourism, and energy sectors.
Locally, Khancoban functions primarily as a residential and service hub for travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and workers associated with the region's natural assets. Amenities within the locality include a local primary school, a caravan park, recreational sporting facilities, and basic retail services catering to tourists accessing the nearby Kosciuszko National Park. The surrounding landscape supports outdoor activities such as fishing, bushwalking, and boating on the nearby Khancoban Pondage and Lake Khancoban.
The history of modern Khancoban is inextricably linked to the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, which began in the mid-20th century. Originally a pastoral area, the town was significantly expanded in the 1950s and 1960s by Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority to house construction workers and engineers. Today, the town retains its mid-century infrastructure heritage alongside visitor displays and infrastructure that commemorate its role in one of Australia's most significant engineering projects.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 319 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.