Murrumbidgee LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
259 recorded in this period, compared with 278 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Murrumbidgee
Murrumbidgee Council is a local government area located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, encompassing a total area of approximately 3,500 square kilometres. The region is primarily characterized by its flat, agricultural plains and its strategic position along the Murrumbidgee River. The area is home to a relatively small, dispersed population, with the primary service centers being the towns of Darlington Point, Coleambally, and Jerilderie. These communities serve as the economic hubs for the region, supported largely by broadacre farming, rice cultivation, and viticulture.
The local lifestyle is defined by its rural character, offering a quiet environment with essential community amenities, including primary schools, local sporting facilities, and basic retail services. The region’s history is deeply connected to the development of the irrigation industry and pastoral settlement in the 19th century. Notable heritage sites include the Jerilderie telegraph office, famously associated with the bushranger Ned Kelly, and various historical markers that document the region's agricultural evolution. Murrumbidgee Council was formed in 2016 through the merger of the former Jerilderie Shire and Murrumbidgee Shire, consolidating the administrative functions of these historically significant districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Harassment threatening | 29 | 33 |
| Breach AVO | 28 | 18 |
| Fraud | 25 | 20 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 29 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 18 | 18 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 15 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 3 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 11 | 19 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 17 |
| Arson | 10 | 4 |
| Trespass | 9 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 15 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Offences | 8 | 21 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 | 4 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 5 | 15 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 10 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 6 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 3 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,353 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.