Culcairn crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
99 recorded in this period, compared with 83 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Culcairn
Culcairn is a historic town located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, situated within the Greater Hume Shire local government area with the postcode 2660. Positioned along the Olympic Highway, the locality serves as an agricultural and regional service hub surrounded by productive cropping and grazing land. At the 2021 census, Culcairn and its surrounding district recorded a population of approximately 1,400 residents, reflecting a stable rural community.
Local life in Culcairn is centered around a traditional country main street that provides essential services, retail options, and community facilities for residents and passing travelers. The town is equipped with educational and recreational infrastructure, including local schooling, sporting ovals, and swimming facilities, supporting a tight-knit community lifestyle. It is also connected to the broader regional transport network via the Main Southern railway line, maintaining a link to larger centers like Albury and Wagga Wagga.
Established in the 19th century, Culcairn’s development was significantly boosted by the arrival of the railway in the 1880s, which transformed it into a vital transport and pastoral junction. The town retains a distinct heritage character, featuring several well-preserved late Victorian and Edwardian buildings that highlight its past prosperity as a rail and agricultural hub. Notable local landmarks, including the historic Culcairn Hotel, stand as reminders of the area's nineteenth-century origins.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 15 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 9 |
| Fraud | 6 | 1 |
| Other theft | 6 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,483 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.