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Crime rate in Cobar, NSW, Australia, 2835

Suburb in Cobar

Crime Rank: 31/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,603 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,186.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 442 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 122.68 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 63 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 141 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.87% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
81.41% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cobar crime trends

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Cobar crime compared

Top crime types in Cobar:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 57 reported cases of Theft.

    57

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 55 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    55

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 50 reported cases of Property damage.

    50

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 46 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    46

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 31 reported cases of Deception.

    31

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 28 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 25 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    25

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 16 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 13 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Cobar there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cobar

    1 in 57

    In 2023 in Cobar your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Cobar

    1 in 26

    In 2023 in Cobar your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cobar rank in crime?

Cobar suburb is ranked 31/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cobar a safe suburb?

Cobar suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Cobar?

The top crime types in Cobar are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cobar?

57 Theft cases were reported in Cobar in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Cobar?

Crime in Cobar has decreased by 1.12% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Cobar in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cobar in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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