Mathoura crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
83 recorded in this period, compared with 63 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mathoura
Mathoura is a small rural town located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2710. Situated approximately 30 kilometres north of Echuca-Moama and 40 kilometres south of Deniliquin, the locality lies near the Edward River and is surrounded by an extensive red gum forest ecosystem. At the 2021 census, Mathoura recorded a modest population, serving as a residential and service hub for the surrounding agricultural and forestry district.
The town provides essential local amenities to support its residents and the surrounding rural community, including a primary school, local shops, sporting facilities, and accommodation options for visitors. The economy and local life are traditionally tied to agriculture—predominantly sheep and cattle grazing, and cereal cropping—alongside forestry and tourism. Because of its proximity to the Murray Valley National Park, Mathoura is a recognized destination for outdoor recreation, attracting visitors for camping, fishing, birdwatching, and bushwalking along the region's waterways and red gum forests.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the traditional Aboriginal custodians, the Barapa Barapa nation, who utilized the rich river systems and forests for sustenance and cultural life. European exploration of the district occurred in the mid-19th century, with the townsite of Mathoura officially proclaimed in the late 1800s. The name "Mathoura" is widely believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "windy" or a variation of a local place name. The town's historical development was heavily influenced by the timber industry, particularly red gum logging, as well as the expansion of pastoral leases across the Riverina plains.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 12 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,002 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.