Dareton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
354 recorded in this period, compared with 246 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dareton
Dareton is a locality in the Sunraysia region of south-western New South Wales, situated within the Wentworth Shire local government area (postcode 2717). Located on the northern bank of the Murray River, just downstream from Mildura across the Victorian border, the area experiences a hot semi-arid climate suited to extensive horticulture. At the most recent census, Dareton recorded a small population, a portion of whom identify as Indigenous Australians.
The local economy is predominantly agriculturally based, driven by viticulture, citrus orchards, and stone fruit production supported by irrigation from the Murray River. Amenities within the township include a local shopping strip, primary schooling services, sports and recreation facilities, and healthcare services that serve both the town and surrounding rural properties. The locality is connected to regional transport networks via the Silver City Highway, linking it to Wentworth and Broken Hill to the north and Mildura to the south.
European settlement in the area began in the 19th century with the establishment of pastoral leases, followed by closer settlement schemes in the mid-20th century. The locality was developed largely as a soldier settlement area after World War II, which transformed the arid landscape into an intensive irrigation farming district. Dareton is also historically and culturally significant to the traditional custodians of the land, the Barkandji (Paakantyi) people, whose heritage remains tied to the Murray-Darling river system.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 50 | 29 |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 23 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 29 | 33 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 28 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 25 | 7 |
| Trespass | 25 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 24 | 39 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 20 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 12 |
| Steal from retail store | 10 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 2 |
| Criminal intent | 7 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 456 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.