Lockhart crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
63 recorded in this period, compared with 96 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lockhart
Lockhart is a rural town and locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, serving as the administrative centre for the Lockhart Shire local government area within the 2656 postcode. Located approximately 60 kilometres south of Wagga Wagga, the area is characterised by flat, expansive agricultural plains dedicated predominantly to cereal cropping and sheep grazing. The population of the locality is relatively small, reflecting broader demographic trends of decentralised rural communities in the Riverina, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, local government services, and supporting retail.
The town provides essential community and commercial amenities to the surrounding agricultural district, featuring local retail shops, primary and secondary schooling options, medical services, and various sporting facilities. Lockhart is widely recognised for its distinctive built environment, featuring wide streets lined with mature trees and heritage-style veranda-covered buildings. A notable local feature is the Convict Trail and the various public art installations, including numerous sculptures and painted murals that contribute to the town's distinct visual character and identity as a rural service hub.
Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, European settlement in the area began in the mid-19th century as pastoral runs were established. The townsite was surveyed and gazetted in the late 1890s, with development accelerating following the arrival of the railway in the early 20th century, which facilitated the transport of local wheat and wool. Lockhart's historical architecture has been largely preserved, earning the town a reputation for its well-maintained heritage streetscapes that reflect its origins as a prosperous early 20th-century Riverina farming and rail centre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 10 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Fraud | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,019 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.