Deniliquin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,131 recorded in this period, compared with 1,299 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Deniliquin
Deniliquin is a major rural town located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, situated within the Murray River Council local government area and holding the postcode 2710. Positioned on the banks of the Edward River—an effluent stream of the Murray River—the locality serves as a significant regional hub surrounded by extensive agricultural lands. According to the 2021 Australian census, Deniliquin recorded a population of approximately 7,500 residents. The regional economy is heavily anchored in agriculture, particularly rice, wool, wheat, and dairy production, supported by a comprehensive irrigation network.
As a local service centre, Deniliquin provides a range of amenities including primary and secondary schools, health services anchored by the Deniliquin Hospital, and various retail and commercial precincts. The town features extensive public parks, sporting facilities, and riverfront reserves that support local recreation, such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It is widely known for hosting the annual Deni Ute Muster, a major cultural and tourism event that draws tens of thousands of visitors to the region.
The traditional owners of the land surrounding Deniliquin are the Wamba Wamba (Wemba Wemba) and Barapa Barapa Aboriginal peoples. European settlement began in the mid-19th century, with the townsite officially surveyed in the 1850s, rapidly developing as a vital crossing point and trading post for livestock and wool along the overland stock routes. Deniliquin retains several historic buildings and heritage sites from the colonial era, reflecting its long history as a pastoral and river trade centre before the expansion of the rail network.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 134 | 119 |
| Breach bail conditions | 121 | 138 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 111 | 111 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 93 | 92 |
| Malicious damage to property | 87 | 89 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 58 | 43 |
| Other offences | 52 | 40 |
| Steal from dwelling | 45 | 41 |
| Trespass | 41 | 42 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 27 | 39 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 27 | 39 |
| Other theft | 26 | 31 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 25 | 47 |
| Fraud | 23 | 43 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 23 | 21 |
| Steal from retail store | 21 | 20 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 20 | 26 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 64 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,432 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.