Berrigan LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
472 recorded in this period, compared with 490 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berrigan
The Berrigan Shire is a local government area located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, bordering the Murray River to the south. The shire covers approximately 2,065 square kilometers and includes the primary townships of Berrigan, Finley, Tocumwal, and Barooga. As of the 2021 Census, the region maintains a population of approximately 8,500 residents. The geography is characterized by flat, fertile agricultural plains, which support an economy centered on broad-acre cropping, dairy farming, and horticulture, underpinned by irrigation infrastructure from the Murray River.
Local life in the shire is defined by its rural character and proximity to major waterways, which provide recreational opportunities, particularly in Tocumwal and Barooga. The region offers essential public amenities, including schooling, healthcare services, and sporting facilities. The economy is bolstered by tourism, which peaks during warmer months as visitors are drawn to the Murray River for water sports, fishing, and golf. The shire maintains a community-focused lifestyle supported by council services that prioritize agricultural sustainability.
The heritage of the Berrigan Shire is rooted in the late 19th-century expansion of pastoralism and the Closer Settlement Acts, which transitioned the land from large sheep stations to intensive farming allotments. The towns developed as service hubs for the surrounding irrigation districts. The area retains historical significance through its well-preserved early 20th-century civic architecture and its role in the development of cross-border trade routes. The shire balances the preservation of its agricultural history with modern land-use management.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 69 | 58 |
| Harassment threatening | 51 | 56 |
| Breach AVO | 46 | 34 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 34 | 26 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 29 | 33 |
| Other theft | 24 | 24 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 21 |
| Sexual Offences | 22 | 25 |
| Breach bail conditions | 21 | 30 |
| Fraud | 18 | 21 |
| Steal from dwelling | 17 | 18 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 17 | 10 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 15 | 18 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 18 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 13 | 12 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 11 | 25 |
| Trespass | 10 | 14 |
| Steal from retail store | 9 | 17 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 10 |
| Offensive conduct | 5 | 3 |
| Arson | 3 | 8 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 3 | 2 |
| Offensive language | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,665 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.