Coolamon LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
286 recorded in this period, compared with 167 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coolamon
Coolamon Shire is a local government area located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, encompassing approximately 2,432 square kilometres. The landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural plains, primarily utilized for grain production, canola, and livestock grazing. The shire’s population is concentrated in the townships of Coolamon, Ganmain, and Ardlethan, with the remainder of residents living in smaller rural settlements or on broadacre farms.
The shire offers a range of essential community amenities, including primary and secondary schooling, public parks, sporting facilities, and local health services. The administrative center of Coolamon serves as the primary hub for retail and professional services, while the smaller villages provide localized social and recreational outlets. The economy is heavily dependent on the agricultural sector, supported by grain handling infrastructure and regional transport networks that link the area to the larger city of Wagga Wagga.
European settlement in the region began in the mid-19th century as pastoralists moved into the area, followed by a surge in population during the late 1800s spurred by the expansion of the railway line. Many towns within the shire retain significant historic character, exemplified by the well-preserved 19th and early 20th-century architecture along the main streets. The Coolamon Shire Council actively promotes the area’s heritage through local museums and historical sites, highlighting the importance of early farming machinery and the development of the region's agricultural industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 86 | 0 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 25 | 18 |
| Harassment threatening | 23 | 18 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 7 |
| Breach AVO | 17 | 18 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 15 | 6 |
| Sexual Offences | 14 | 12 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 10 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 5 |
| Fraud | 9 | 22 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 12 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Trespass | 5 | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 | 4 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 4 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,385 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.