Ivanhoe crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe is a remote rural locality and township in the Far West region of New South Wales, situated within the Central Darling Shire under the 2878 postcode. Located along the Cobb Highway, approximately 200 kilometres east of Broken Hill and 230 kilometres west of Griffith, the area is characterized by arid pastoral lands typical of the western plains. Demographically, Ivanhoe is a small, tightly knit community with a declining population reflective of broader trends in remote Australian outback towns, where the economy relies heavily on broadacre sheep grazing, cattle station operations, and highway services.
The township provides essential services to residents and travelers traversing the Cobb Highway, functioning as a vital oasis in the remote landscape. Local amenities include a central school catering to primary and secondary students, a health service clinic, a local hotel, a general store, and sporting facilities that serve as community hubs. Due to its isolated geographic position, residents depend heavily on regional centers like Griffith and Broken Hill for specialized commerce, higher education, and advanced medical care.
Originally established in the mid-19th century, Ivanhoe developed as a stopping point and service hub along major stock routes connecting western New South Wales to southern markets. The town's historical architecture and surrounding pastoral properties reflect the resilience of early European settlement in harsh climatic conditions. Today, Ivanhoe preserves its outback heritage while continuing to serve as a functional transport and pastoral waypoint in the Central Darling local government area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 6 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 261 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.