Coomealla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
147 recorded in this period, compared with 157 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coomealla
Coomealla is a locality in the Sunraysia region of south-western New South Wales, situated within the Wentworth Shire local government area and the 2717 postcode. Positioned on the northern banks of the Murray River, it lies directly opposite the Victorian regional city of Mildura and adjacent to the town of Dareton. The geography is characterized by an arid to semi-arid climate modified by extensive irrigation from the Murray River, supporting a population primarily engaged in intensive agriculture and horticulture.
Local life and the regional economy are heavily centered around irrigated agriculture, particularly viticulture, citrus production, and stone fruit orchards. Due to its close proximity to Dareton and Mildura, residents rely on these nearby centers for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Coomealla itself features local recreational infrastructure, including the Coomealla Club and the Coomealla Golf Club, which serves as a notable community and sporting hub on the banks of the river.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples, including the Barkandji nation, who maintained a traditional connection to the Murray-Darling river system. European history in the locality developed alongside the expansion of riverboat trade in the 19th century and the subsequent establishment of irrigation schemes in the 20th century. These post-World War I and post-World War II soldier settlement initiatives transformed the scrubland into productive horticultural holdings that define the landscape today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 19 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 17 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 12 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 13 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 10 |
| Criminal intent | 6 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 9 |
| Trespass | 4 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 748 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.