Hartwood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hartwood
Hartwood is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Edward River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2710. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, arid to semi-arid plains dominated by agricultural land use, primarily broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote setting and vast landholdings, the population is very sparse, contributing to a tranquil and isolated rural environment typical of the western Riverina.
Local life and amenities in Hartwood are minimal, reflecting its small population and agricultural focus. There are no major commercial hubs, schools, or public services located directly within the locality. Residents rely on nearby regional service centres—such as Deniliquin, the primary administrative and commercial seat of the Edward River LGA—for retail, healthcare, education, and community infrastructure.
The history of Hartwood is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of New South Wales in the 19th century. The locality derived its name from the historic Hartwood pastoral station, a significant landholding that played a role in the region's early sheep-farming and wool-production industries. Cultural heritage in the area is largely defined by this pastoral legacy, with historical markers, pastoral infrastructure, and homesteads reflecting the pioneering era of European settlement in the western Riverina.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 26 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.