Mount Hope crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Hope
Mount Hope is a remote locality situated in central New South Wales, within the Cobar Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2877. Geographically, the area is characterised by arid to semi-arid outback plains, typified by low-rainfall conditions, native scrublands, and sparse vegetation. Due to its remote setting within the western plains region, the population is extremely small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in extensive pastoral activities such as sheep and cattle grazing.
Local life and amenities in Mount Hope are minimal, reflecting its isolated character. The settlement functions largely as a service hub for surrounding agricultural properties rather than a populated township. Day-to-day infrastructure is basic, with most advanced commercial, medical, and educational services accessed further afield in larger regional centers such as Cobar or Griffith. Transport relies on unsealed and sealed rural roads connecting the locality to the wider regional network.
Historically, Mount Hope emerged in the late 19th century as a copper-mining settlement during a period of mineral exploration in western New South Wales. The discovery of copper ore led to a temporary population boom and the establishment of local mining operations, though activity declined significantly as resources were depleted and transport costs proved prohibitive. Today, remnants of its mining past contribute to the historical profile of the Cobar Shire heritage landscape, though few permanent structures from the era remain functional.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16 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.