Tumut crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
780 recorded in this period, compared with 788 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tumut
Tumut is a town located in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, serving as the administrative seat of the Snowy Valleys Council and holding the postcode 2720. Situated at the confluence of the Tumut River and Goobarragandra River, the region is defined by its fertile valleys, state forests, and proximity to the Kosciuszko National Park. As of the 2021 Census, the town and its immediate surrounds support a population of approximately 6,500 residents. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, timber processing, and an expanding tourism sector focused on outdoor recreation.
The town provides a range of amenities, including primary and secondary schooling, a district hospital, and a variety of retail and professional services. Life in Tumut is characterized by seasonal outdoor activities, such as trout fishing, hiking, and water sports on the nearby Blowering Dam. The town hosts several community events throughout the year, including the Tumut Festival of the Falling Leaf. Its infrastructure is integrated with the regional road network, providing access to Wagga Wagga and the broader Snowy Mountains region. Historically, the town was formally gazetted in 1848, serving as a pastoral hub and a gateway for prospectors during the 19th-century gold rushes. The town’s heritage is preserved through Victorian and Federation-era buildings and its role in the mid-20th-century development of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 93 | 104 |
| Malicious damage to property | 72 | 76 |
| Breach bail conditions | 68 | 61 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 50 | 61 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 41 | 29 |
| Fraud | 39 | 25 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 37 | 35 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 36 | 44 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 34 | 32 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 31 | 34 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 29 | 26 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 26 | 26 |
| Trespass | 24 | 23 |
| Sexual assault | 20 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 19 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 18 | 32 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 18 | 12 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 15 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,613 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.