Lake Hume Village crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lake Hume Village
Lake Hume Village is a small locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the local government area of the City of Albury (Postcode: 3691). Located immediately adjacent to the southern shores of Lake Hume and close to the Victorian border, the area is characterized by lakeside topography and rural-residential landscapes. Due to its small permanent population, demographic data is largely integrated with the broader Albury-Wodonga regional profile, featuring a community comprising retirees, families, and transient visitors drawn to the natural environment.
Local life in Lake Hume Village is heavily centered around water-based recreation and tourism. The locality offers access to Lake Hume for activities such as boating, fishing, camping, and picnicking. While the village itself has a limited commercial footprint, residents rely on the nearby regional hub of Albury for primary retail, healthcare, educational services, and employment opportunities.
The history of the locality is intrinsically linked to the construction of the Hume Dam on the Murray River, originally known as the Mitta Mitta Dam, which commenced in the 1910s and significantly altered the surrounding geography. The creation of the reservoir submerged portions of earlier settlements, leading to the establishment and evolution of nearby residential nodes like Lake Hume Village to support dam workers, water management operations, and the burgeoning regional tourism sector.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 59 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.