Koorawatha crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Koorawatha
Koorawatha is a rural village located in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Hilltops and Cowra local government areas, carrying the postcode 2807. Situated approximately 34 kilometres south of Cowra along the Olympic Highway, the locality is characterized by a small population engaged primarily in surrounding agricultural pursuits, including dryland cropping and livestock grazing.
The village features a tight-knit community supported by local amenities that typically include a general store, a local primary school, recreational sporting facilities, and the historic Koorawatha Hotel. Natural attractions near the locality include the nearby Koorawatha Nature Reserve, which protects significant areas of native bushland and is well-known for its granite outcrops and seasonal wildflower displays.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, with the locality developing as a pastoral outpost and later expanding with the arrival of the railway. The name "Koorawatha" is attributed to an Aboriginal word with various interpretations, including references to the local landscape. Several historical buildings and remnants from the early settlement and railway eras remain within the district, reflecting its agricultural and transport history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 4 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 450 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.