Euston crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
46 recorded in this period, compared with 89 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Euston
Euston is a small town located in the Riverina region of southwestern New South Wales, situated within the Balranald Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2737. Positioned on the northern bank of the Murray River, directly opposite the Victorian town of Robinvale, Euston lies along the Sturt Highway. The surrounding geographic landscape is characterized by semi-arid mallee country, irrigated agriculture, and the floodplain ecosystems of the Murray River. Demographically, the locality supports a small permanent population, which is supplemented during peak agricultural and tourism seasons.
Local life in Euston is closely tied to the Murray River, which supports regional agriculture—notably vineyards, citrus orchards, and stone fruit production—as well as extensive recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The town functions as a rural service hub and features essential amenities including a local primary school, sporting facilities, accommodation options, and commercial venues that cater to both residents and highway travelers. A major infrastructure link is the Euston-Robinvale Bridge, which facilitates interstate transit and regional commerce.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the pastoral industry and the significance of the Murray River as a vital transport artery for paddle steamers. Originally established as a river port and customs post before the federation of Australia, the town was named after the Duke of Grafton's family estate. Heritage features in the region reflect its history as an early inland trading post and river transport hub, alongside the deep and enduring Indigenous heritage of the traditional custodians of the land.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 18 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 10 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 5 |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 7 |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 822 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.