Lowesdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lowesdale
Lowesdale is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Federation Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2646. Geographically positioned between the regional centres of Corowa and Howlong, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to broadacre agriculture, including cereal cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its sparse rural population, demographic data for Lowesdale is largely subsumed within the broader statistical region of the Federation Council.
The locality functions as an agricultural community with limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Corowa and Albury-Wodonga for major retail, educational, and healthcare services. Local infrastructure primarily supports the surrounding farming enterprises, with a network of rural roads connecting residents to the Murray Valley Highway corridor. Community life is typically centered around regional agricultural networks and neighboring townships.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent Closer Settlement acts that subdivided large holdings into smaller family farms. The locality derives its name from early pastoral occupation and historical land grants in the Riverina. While few heritage-listed structures remain prominent, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of Australian dryland farming and rural community development in the southern Riverina.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 100 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.