Jingellic crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jingellic
Jingellic is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Greater Hume Shire council area and bearing the postcode 2642. Geographically positioned along the northern banks of the upper Murray River, which forms the border with Victoria, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land and river flats. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and primarily engaged in primary production, livestock grazing, and associated agricultural industries.
Local life in Jingellic centers around its tight-knit rural community and natural riverside setting. The locality serves as a local gathering point, featuring a historic pub that acts as a social hub for residents and travelers alike, alongside community recreational spaces near the Murray River that facilitate camping, fishing, and boating. Essential commercial and municipal services are accessed in larger nearby regional centers.
European history in the Jingellic area dates back to the mid-19th century, following early pastoral settlement and exploration along the Murray River. The locality's name is derived from an Aboriginal word believed to mean "little billabong" or "crossing place." Several historic homesteads and remnants of early European infrastructure remain in the surrounding district, reflecting the area's long-standing pastoral heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 73 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.