Little River crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Little River
Little River is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2720 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by the rugged terrain, native Australian forests, and waterways typical of the south-western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Due to its remote setting and expansive rural acreage, the locality has a very sparse population, contributing to the broader demographic profile of the Snowy Valleys region, where primary industries such as forestry and agriculture heavily influence settlement patterns.
As a remote and predominantly natural environment, Little River features limited commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby service hubs such as Tumbarumba or Batlow for retail, healthcare, and education. Local life is centered around rural land management, conservation, and outdoor recreation, taking advantage of the surrounding natural landscape, seasonal weather patterns, and proximity to regional national parks.
Historically, the area's development is tied to the broader exploration, timber-getting, and pastoral expansion of the South West Slopes region in the 19th and 20th centuries. The locality takes its descriptive name from the local watercourses that crisscross the terrain. While it lacks major historic commercial town sites, the broader region preserves a heritage associated with early European settlement, mountainous transport routes, and the evolution of New South Wales' forestry industries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 38 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.