Thredbo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 41 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Thredbo
Thredbo is a village and alpine resort located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area (postcode 2625). Situated at an elevation of approximately 1,365 meters, it lies at the base of Australia’s highest peaks, including Mount Kosciuszko. While its permanent resident population is small, the locality experiences significant seasonal fluctuations, primarily driven by tourism. The region is characterized by a high-alpine climate, featuring cold, snowy winters and mild summers, which sustain a diverse ecosystem of sub-alpine flora and fauna.
The village serves as a year-round tourist destination, offering extensive infrastructure for skiing and snowboarding during the winter months, and hiking, mountain biking, and fly-fishing during the summer. Local amenities are concentrated within the village center, comprising a mix of commercial lodges, private apartments, restaurants, and retail outlets tailored to support high volumes of visitors. Accessibility is primarily facilitated by the Alpine Way, a scenic road connecting the resort to the towns of Jindabyne and Khancoban.
Thredbo’s development as a resort village began in the 1950s, largely spurred by the infrastructure projects associated with the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Many of the European migrants who arrived to work on the Scheme recognized the potential for alpine recreation, leading to the establishment of the Thredbo Alpine Village. Over the following decades, the locality transitioned from a construction-focused base into a premier Australian resort, balancing its commercial expansion with the regulatory constraints of its location within the Kosciuszko National Park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 27 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 4 |
| Other theft | 5 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 405 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.