Berrigan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
70 recorded in this period, compared with 73 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berrigan
Berrigan is a rural town located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, situated within the Berrigan Shire local government area under the postcode 2712. The surrounding geography is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated largely to agriculture, particularly dryland and irrigated cropping, and livestock production. The local population is predominantly Australian-born, with the broader shire supporting a stable community of several thousand residents spread across Berrigan and neighboring townships such as Barooga, Finley, and Tocumwal.
The town functions as a localized service center for the surrounding agricultural district, featuring essential commercial, educational, and health services. Local amenities include primary and secondary schooling options, sporting recreation reserves, and community meeting spaces that support a range of clubs and civic organizations. The economy is heavily reliant on primary industries, agribusiness, and associated supply chains, benefiting from its proximity to the Murray River irrigation systems.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, initially driven by pastoralism before the breakup of large squatting runs for closer settlement. The town was officially surveyed and named in the late 19th century, with its development closely tied to the expansion of agriculture and the establishment of local municipal governance. Berrigan retains several historical buildings and streetscapes that reflect its late-Victorian and Federation-era origins as a regional hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,264 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.