Henty crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
70 recorded in this period, compared with 50 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Henty
Henty is a rural town located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Greater Hume Shire council area and bearing the postcode 2658. Situated along the Olympic Highway between Albury and Wagga Wagga, the locality functions primarily as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district, which is characterized by broadacre cropping and livestock production. At the 2021 census, Henty recorded a population of approximately 1,200 residents.
The town provides essential community services and commercial amenities, including local retail stores, primary and secondary schooling options, medical services, and various sporting facilities. It is particularly well-known as the host of the annual Henty Machinery Field Days, a major agricultural exhibition that attracts thousands of visitors and exhibitors from across Australia, significantly boosting the local economy and regional profile.
Originally established in the 19th century as a railway stop on the Main Southern railway line, the town was initially known as Maryvale before being renamed in honor of the pioneer Henty family. The surrounding district has a strong German-Australian heritage, reflected in some of the local architecture and early settlement history. The town preserves its historical character through various heritage-listed buildings and structures that document its development as a nineteenth-century rural hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 12 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 1 |
| Other theft | 8 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,225 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.