Blighty crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Blighty
Blighty is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Edward River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2713. Located approximately 30 kilometres north of Deniliquin, the area is characterized by flat, expansive plains dedicated primarily to intensive agriculture, including dryland and irrigated cropping, as well as livestock grazing. Demographically, Blighty supports a small, dispersed population typical of remote farming communities in the Murray basin.
Local life in Blighty centers around its primary agricultural industry and localized community infrastructure. The locality features a local public school and community gathering spaces that serve surrounding farming families. Due to its rural isolation, residents rely heavily on nearby regional hubs such as Deniliquin and Finley for advanced commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare.
Historically, the area was developed following the opening up of the Riverina for pastoral leases and subsequent closer settlement schemes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality's name is historically linked to British connections during the World War I era, reflecting a pattern of nomenclature common in Australian soldier-settler and rural developments of the period. Over the decades, Blighty has evolved from a nascent agricultural outpost into a stable, tightly knit rural community anchored by the Murray irrigation network and regional transport routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 192 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.