Methul crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Methul
Methul is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Coolamon Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2701. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture, predominantly cereal cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, Methul has a small, dispersed population typical of the surrounding agricultural districts, with residents generally accessing wider commercial and social services from nearby regional hubs like Coolamon and Ganmain.
Local life in Methul revolves around the surrounding farming community, with agricultural enterprises forming the backbone of the local economy. The locality itself functions primarily as a residential and working farming district rather than a commercial centre. Essential community services, including primary and secondary schooling, healthcare, and retail shopping, are located in adjacent towns within the Coolamon Shire. Transport connectivity is maintained via local rural roads linking the area to regional freight and passenger networks.
Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries following the expansion of agricultural settlement and the construction of the Main Southern railway line and its branches through the Riverina. The region’s heritage is closely tied to the wheat and sheep boom that shaped much of inland New South Wales. While many small rural settlements from this era have seen their institutional buildings consolidate, Methul retains its identity as a distinct farming locality within the broader historical landscape of the Coolamon Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 60 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.