# Crime & Safety — Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional

Recorded crime in the area — the overall offence rate per 100,000 residents, the mix of offence types, and how it is changing. Sourced from state and territory police data; offence definitions differ by state, so comparisons across state lines are indicative only.

Area: Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional (Council (LGA))

Fewer recorded offences occur here than in most similar areas, making Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional a relatively safe region. The area records 7,095 offences per 100,000 people, though this crime rate rose by 3.7% over the last five years.

The region has a lower crime rate than most other areas. Across all reported incidents, assault and drug offences are the most common, each accounting for around 11% of the total.

While burglary and theft rates are much lower than most areas, the rate of drug offences is higher. Other crimes, such as motor vehicle theft and property damage, are also lower than in most similar places.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 7,095 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 789 | — |
| Sexual offences rate | 254 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 289 | — |
| Theft rate | 579 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 272 | — |
| Property damage rate | 640 | — |
| Drug offences rate | 772 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 3.7% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA12160/cootamundra-gundagai-regional/topic/crime-safety