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Crime rate in Snowy Monaro Regional, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 26/100

(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 1,162 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 54.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 187 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 300 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.69 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
35.81% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
13.68% 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:


  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 157 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    157

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 137 reported cases of Theft.

    137

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 126 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    126

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 110 reported cases of Property damage.

    110

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 101 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    101

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 90 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    90

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 69 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    69

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 64 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    64

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 64 reported cases of Deception.

    64

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 52 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    52

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 51 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    51

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 48 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    48

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Snowy Monaro Regional

    1 in 115

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 115

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Snowy Monaro Regional

    1 in 72

    In 2025 in Snowy Monaro Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 72

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 26/100 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 Other government regulatory offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Snowy Monaro Regional?

157 Other government regulatory offences cases were reported in Snowy Monaro Regional in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Snowy Monaro Regional?

Crime in Snowy Monaro Regional has decreased by 9.78% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Snowy Monaro Regional in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Snowy Monaro Regional in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional?

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

What is the safest suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional?

The safest suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional is Yaouk, 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 Burrungubugge, Holts Flat and Tuross.


Suburbs in Snowy Monaro Regional

Adaminaby (16) Ando (10) Anembo (16) Anglers Reach (10) Arable (10) Avonside (10) Badja (10) Beloka (10) Berridale (10) Bibbenluke (10) Billilingra (50) Binjura (10) Bobundara (10) Boco (10) Bolaro (49) Bombala (13) Braemar Bay (10) Bredbo (10) Buckenderra (10) Bukalong (10) Bumbalong (50) Bungarby (10) Bunyan (10) Burrungubugge (50) Cambalong (10) Carlaminda (10) Chakola (10) Clear Range (10) Colinton (NSW) (10) Coolringdon (10) Coolumbooka (10) Cooma (NSW) (16) Cootralantra (10) Corrowong (10) Countegany (10) Crackenback (10) Craigie (NSW) (10) Creel Bay (10) Creewah (17) Dairymans Plains (10) Dalgety (10) Dangelong (50) Delegate (23) Dry Plain (10) East Jindabyne (10) Eucumbene (10) Frying Pan (45) Glen Allen (10) Glen Fergus (10) Grosses Plain (50) Gunningrah (10) Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) (10) Holts Flat (50) Ingebirah (10) Jerangle (10) Jimenbuen (15) Jincumbilly (10) Jindabyne (16) Jingera (10) Kalkite (10) Kybeyan (10) Lords Hill (10) Maffra (NSW) (10) Merriangaah (10) Michelago (10) Middle Flat (10) Middlingbank (10) Mila (10) Moonbah (10) Mount Cooper (NSW) (50) Murrumbucca (15) Myalla (NSW) (10) Nimmitabel (15) Nimmo (10) Numbla Vale (10) Numeralla (10) Old Adaminaby (20) Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) (10) Palarang (10) Paupong (10) Peak View (23) Perisher Valley (10) Pine Valley (37) Polo Flat (12) Providence Portal (35) Quidong (10) Rhine Falls (10) Rock Flat (10) Rockton (10) Rocky Plain (NSW) (10) Rose Valley (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) (10) Rosemeath (10) Shannons Flat (10) Smiggin Holes (10) Springfield (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) (10) Steeple Flat (50) The Angle (10) The Brothers (10) Thredbo (27) Tuross (50) Wambrook (10) Williamsdale (10) Winifred (10) Yaouk (10)

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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