Finley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
157 recorded in this period, compared with 202 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Finley
Finley is a rural town located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Berrigan Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2713. Situated approximately 680 kilometres southwest of Sydney and just north of the Victorian border, the locality serves as a prominent agricultural service centre. At the 2021 census, Finley recorded a population of roughly 2,500 residents. The surrounding geography is characterised by flat, highly fertile plains that form part of the Murray Irrigation area, supporting extensive pastoral and cropping activities, particularly rice, wheat, and dairy farming.
Local life in Finley revolves primarily around agriculture, retail, and community sports. The town features a commercial retail precinct along its main thoroughfares, providing essential services, schools, and medical facilities to residents and surrounding farmers. Finley is well-regarded for its recreational infrastructure, boasting an extensive sporting complex, a golf course, and the nearby Lake Finley, which is used for swimming, fishing, and camping. The community is connected regionally by major road networks, including the Kidman Way and the Newell Highway corridor, facilitating the transport of local agricultural commodities.
European settlement in the area began in the mid-19th century as part of the broader expansion of pastoral runs in the Riverina. The townsite was officially surveyed and named in the late 19th century, with growth accelerating following the arrival of the railway and the subsequent development of large-scale irrigation schemes in the early 20th century. Finley's historical heritage is preserved in several of its older commercial buildings and civic structures, reflecting its enduring role as an agricultural hub in southern New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 24 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 25 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 7 |
| Other theft | 10 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 8 |
| Fraud | 8 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 14 |
| Other offences | 7 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 10 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,455 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.