Maimuru crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maimuru
Maimuru is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Hilltops Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2594. Located a short distance north of Young, the area is characterized by undulating topography, fertile soils, and a modified landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture. Due to its small population, demographic data for Maimuru is largely subsumed within the broader regional profile of the Hilltops LGA, with residents typically residing on acreage or working farms.
The local economy and lifestyle are closely tied to primary production, particularly horticulture, viticulture, and broadacre cropping, which are staples of the wider region known for its cherry and stone fruit orchards. Amenities within Maimuru itself are minimal, consisting primarily of local rural infrastructure; residents rely on nearby Young for comprehensive retail, educational, medical, and professional services. Transport connectivity is maintained via regional road networks linking the locality to major commercial hubs in the South West Slopes.
Historically, Maimuru developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the expansion of agricultural settlement and the railway network in the Hilltops region. The area's history is reflective of regional land-use patterns, transitioning from early pastoral leases to intensive fruit-growing and mixed farming supported by regional railway access. While few formal heritage structures remain prominent in public records, the cultural landscape retains markers of its agricultural heritage through enduring rural homesteads, farming estates, and historical land divisions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 145 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.