Caldwell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Caldwell
Caldwell is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southwestern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2710. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain typical of the Murray-Darling basin, dominated by extensive agricultural land use, including dryland cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote setting, the population is very small, consisting primarily of farming families and dispersed rural residents who contribute to the broader agricultural economy of the district.
Local life and amenities in Caldwell are minimal, reflecting its status as a sparsely populated farming community. The locality does not possess a distinct commercial township; instead, residents rely on nearby regional service centers such as Balranald, Euston, or Robinvale across the Victorian border for retail, healthcare, education, and social services. Community interactions are largely centered around local agricultural networks, primary production, and regional sporting or volunteer bushfire brigade activities.
The history of Caldwell is rooted in the nineteenth-century pastoral expansion of New South Wales, when the region was first opened up for large-scale sheep runs and squatting leases. The area's development was closely tied to the broader exploration and settlement of the Riverina and the Murray River corridors. While few historic structures remain preserved as major landmarks, the cultural heritage of the locality is defined by its long-standing farming traditions and the Indigenous history of the traditional custodians of the land.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 42 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.