Maryvale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maryvale
Maryvale is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2820. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, typical of the region's pastoral and cropping zones. Due to its small, dispersed population, demographic data is largely integrated with the broader Dubbo statistical area, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as farming and grazing.
Local life and amenities in Maryvale are minimal, reflecting its status as a small rural community. Residents rely heavily on nearby larger service hubs, such as Wellington and Dubbo, for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities. The locality is traversed by transport infrastructure connecting the region, supporting the movement of agricultural goods and local traffic.
Historically, Maryvale developed as part of the broader expansion of the Central West following European settlement, which displaced the traditional Wiradjuri custodians. The area's heritage is closely tied to the development of regional transport routes and the pastoral expansion of the 19th and 20th centuries, though few prominent historical structures remain standing today outside of rural homesteads and infrastructure alignments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 190 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.