Curlwaa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
36 recorded in this period, compared with 37 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Curlwaa
Curlwaa is a locality in the Sunraysia region of south-western New South Wales, situated within the Wentworth Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2648. Positioned on the eastern bank of the Murray River, just east of the regional hub of Mildura across the Victorian border, Curlwaa's geography is defined by its flat terrain and proximity to major waterways, including the Darling River junction nearby. The area experiences an arid to semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters, supporting a small population engaged largely in agriculture and horticulture.
Local life in Curlwaa is closely tied to the region's agricultural productivity, particularly irrigated horticulture, viticulture, and citrus growing, which are sustained by the Murray River. The locality functions primarily as a rural and residential community, offering a quiet lifestyle with essential local services while relying on nearby Wentworth and Mildura for broader commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. Recreational activities in the area frequently center around the river environment, including fishing, boating, and camping.
The history of the area is deeply rooted in the development of the Murray River irrigation schemes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally established as the Curlwaa Irrigation Area—one of New South Wales’s earliest government-sponsored irrigation settlements—the locality was designed to attract returned soldiers and settlers to farm small horticultural blocks. This heritage is reflected in the surrounding rural layout, historical farming infrastructure, and the enduring influence of riverboat and irrigation history in the broader Wentworth Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 496 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.