Junee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
325 recorded in this period, compared with 316 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Junee
Junee is a town and locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 450 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Serving as the administrative seat of the Junee Shire, the town is characterised by a rolling topography typical of the south-western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. According to the 2021 Australian census, the population of the Junee significant urban area is around 4,500 residents.
The local economy is traditionally underpinned by agriculture—principally wheat, canola, and sheep farming—alongside employment in logistics, transport, and corrections, driven by the presence of the Junee Correctional Centre. Junee functions as a transport node, positioned along the Main Southern railway line. The town provides essential community amenities, including local government services, primary and secondary schooling, healthcare facilities, a commercial shopping strip, and various sporting grounds.
Gazetted in the 19th century, Junee experienced growth following the arrival of the Main Southern railway in 1878, which established the settlement as a prominent rail junction. The town boasts a rich architectural heritage from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, featuring well-preserved civic buildings and the historic Junee railway roundhouse. Another notable landmark is the late-Victorian mansion Monte Cristo, which is a well-known historic property.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 40 | 32 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 32 | 26 |
| Malicious damage to property | 27 | 37 |
| Breach bail conditions | 26 | 25 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 25 | 35 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 17 | 19 |
| Fraud | 16 | 14 |
| Other theft | 15 | 12 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 10 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 7 |
| Steal from retail store | 8 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 2 |
| Trespass | 7 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,066 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.