Coreen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coreen
Coreen is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Federation Council local government area and the postcode 2646. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture, predominantly cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across large agricultural landholdings, contributing to a quiet, agrarian demographic profile.
Local life and amenities in Coreen are minimal, reflecting its status as a small farming community rather than a populated township. Residents rely heavily on nearby regional hubs such as Corowa, Wahgunyah, and Rutherglen for commercial services, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure. The locality itself functions primarily as a primary production zone, with community activity historically centred around local agricultural networks and rural properties.
European history in the Coreen district dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent closer settlement acts that divided the large runs into smaller family farms. The area takes its name from the historic Coreen pastoral run. While many of the original 19th-century structures have disappeared, the locality retains a quiet historical footprint tied to the pioneering agricultural heritage of the southern Riverina.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 122 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.