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Crime rate in Snowy Monaro Regional, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 21,512 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12,711.28 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,288 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 59.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 204 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 347 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.35% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
16.1% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Snowy Monaro Regional crime trends

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Snowy Monaro Regional crime compared

Top crime types in Snowy Monaro Regional:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 146 reported cases of Theft.

    146

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 133 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    133

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 120 reported cases of Property damage.

    120

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 120 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    120

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 118 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    118

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 108 reported cases of Deception.

    108

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 100 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    100

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 68 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    68

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 67 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    67

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 63 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    63

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 62 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    62

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 42 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    42

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 41 reported cases of Arson.

    41

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 14 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Snowy Monaro Regional

    1 in 105

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Snowy Monaro Regional

    1 in 62

    In 2024 in Snowy Monaro Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 62

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Snowy Monaro Regional rank in crime?

Snowy Monaro Regional lga is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Snowy Monaro Regional a safe lga?

Snowy Monaro Regional lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Snowy Monaro Regional?

The top crime types in Snowy Monaro Regional are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Snowy Monaro Regional?

146 Theft cases were reported in Snowy Monaro Regional in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Snowy Monaro Regional?

Crime in Snowy Monaro Regional has decreased by 4.52% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Snowy Monaro Regional in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Snowy Monaro Regional in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional?

The least safe suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional is Polo Flat, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional?

The safest suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional is Holts Flat, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Snowy Monaro Regional crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Snowy Monaro Regional by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Polo Flat, Burrungubugge and Smiggin Holes.


Suburbs in Snowy Monaro Regional

Adaminaby (18) Ando (10) Anembo (14) Anglers Reach (50) Arable (10) Avonside (10) Badja (10) Beloka (10) Berridale (15) Bibbenluke (10) Billilingra (10) Binjura (10) Bobundara (11) Boco (10) Bolaro (10) Bombala (14) Braemar Bay (10) Bredbo (14) Buckenderra (10) Bukalong (10) Bumbalong (17) Bungarby (10) Bunyan (10) Burrungubugge (50) Cambalong (25) Carlaminda (10) Chakola (10) Clear Range (10) Colinton (NSW) (29) Coolringdon (10) Coolumbooka (10) Cooma (NSW) (17) Cootralantra (10) Corrowong (13) Countegany (10) Crackenback (16) Craigie (NSW) (10) Creel Bay (50) Creewah (10) Dairymans Plains (11) Dalgety (10) Dangelong (10) Delegate (15) Dry Plain (23) East Jindabyne (10) Eucumbene (10) Frying Pan (10) Glen Allen (10) Glen Fergus (10) Grosses Plain (24) Gunningrah (10) Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) (10) Holts Flat (10) Ingebirah (12) Jerangle (10) Jimenbuen (10) Jincumbilly (10) Jindabyne (19) Jingera (10) Kalkite (10) Kybeyan (10) Lords Hill (10) Maffra (NSW) (10) Merriangaah (10) Michelago (11) Middle Flat (50) Middlingbank (10) Mila (10) Moonbah (10) Mount Cooper (NSW) (10) Murrumbucca (12) Myalla (NSW) (10) Nimmitabel (31) Nimmo (22) Numbla Vale (21) Numeralla (10) Old Adaminaby (10) Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) (10) Palarang (10) Paupong (10) Peak View (30) Perisher Valley (25) Pine Valley (50) Polo Flat (50) Providence Portal (50) Quidong (10) Rhine Falls (10) Rock Flat (10) Rockton (10) Rocky Plain (NSW) (10) Rose Valley (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) (14) Rosemeath (10) Shannons Flat (10) Smiggin Holes (50) Springfield (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) (10) Steeple Flat (36) The Angle (10) The Brothers (10) Thredbo (23) Tuross (10) Wambrook (10) Williamsdale (20) Winifred (10) Yaouk (15)

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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