Milvale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Milvale
Milvale is a rural locality in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, situated within the Hilltops Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2594. The surrounding landscape is characterized by undulating, fertile country primarily dedicated to broadacre agriculture, including cereal cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, Milvale has a small, dispersed population typical of the region's agricultural farming communities.
Local life in Milvale is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, with the community relying on nearby regional centers such as Temora and Young for higher-order services, secondary education, and commercial retail. The locality features basic rural infrastructure, and community engagement is often tied to local agricultural networks and regional events.
Historically, the area was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as European settlement expanded across the South West Slopes to capitalize on the region's agricultural potential. The opening of the branch railway line through the area facilitated the transport of local wheat and wool to major markets, shaping the economic foundation of the locality and its surrounding settlements.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 89 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.