Barham crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
108 recorded in this period, compared with 106 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barham
Barham is a rural town located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2732. Situated on the banks of the Murray River, it lies directly opposite the Victorian town of Koondrook, to which it is connected by a bridge. According to the 2021 Australian census, the locality recorded a population of approximately 1,200 residents. The surrounding geography is characterized by flat, fertile plains heavily reliant on irrigation, supporting extensive agricultural production, particularly horticulture, dairy, and cropping.
Local life and amenities in Barham are closely tied to its riverside setting and agricultural economy. The town serves as a commercial and service hub for the surrounding farming district, offering essential retail outlets, health services, and educational facilities. Recreation is a central component of the community, with the Murray River providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. The town also features sporting complexes, including a renowned golf course situated within a native red gum forest, and hosts regional events that draw visitors from across the border.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, initially established as a pastoral run before developing as a strategic river port and crossing point on the Murray River. During the paddle-steamer era, Barham served as an important loading site for the transport of wool and timber downriver to Echuca. The region's heritage is deeply connected to the timber industry, particularly the harvesting of native river red gums, as well as the later development of irrigation schemes that transformed the local agrarian landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 10 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 9 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 8 | 1 |
| Other theft | 7 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Fraud | 2 | 7 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,569 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.