Ariah Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
29 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ariah Park
Ariah Park is a rural locality and former town situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Temora Shire local government area and postcode 2665. Located approximately 45 kilometres west of Temora, the area is characterized by flat, fertile agricultural plains dedicated primarily to cereal cropping and sheep farming. According to the 2021 Australian census, the broader area supports a small, tight-knit rural population typical of the South West Slopes region.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural community, featuring essential local amenities such as a primary school, a sports ground, and local sporting clubs that serve the surrounding farming district. Commercial activity is minimal, with residents relying on nearby Temora or Griffith for major retail, healthcare, and administrative services. The community is connected to the wider region via the Burley Griffin Way.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, with the town site officially established following the expansion of the Main Southern railway line. Ariah Park developed as a vital wheat-receival and dispatch hub, historically utilizing a prominent system of bulk grain silos. The town's enduring heritage is preserved through its well-maintained Federation-style commercial buildings and streetscapes, which reflect its early 20th-century agricultural boom.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 439 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.