Moama crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
565 recorded in this period, compared with 475 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moama
Moama is a historic border town located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2731. Situated on the northern banks of the Murray River, it lies directly opposite the Victorian town of Echuca, with which it forms a vital regional hub. According to the 2021 Australian census, Moama recorded a population of approximately 6,300 residents. The geography is characterized by flat, fertile riverine plains and extensive red gum forests that are part of the Murray Valley National Park, supporting a warm temperate climate suited to agriculture and viticulture.
Local life in Moama is centered around river tourism, agriculture, and cross-border integration with Echuca. The town is well-serviced by essential infrastructure, including local retail centers, healthcare services, and sporting facilities, notably golf courses and bowling clubs that attract visitors and retirees. Education is provided via local public and private schools. The economy is heavily driven by domestic tourism, particularly water sports, houseboat rentals, and hospitality, alongside surrounding primary industries such as horticulture, dairy farming, and wine production.
Originally inhabited by the Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta Aboriginal nations, European settlement of the area began in the 1840s when pastoralists established large runs. Originally known as Maiden's Punt, the settlement was officially surveyed and named Moama—an Aboriginal word meaning "buried skull"—in 1851. During the mid-to-late 19th century, Moama developed into a bustling timber and wool-felling port, rivaling Echuca as a major trade nexus before the expansion of the railway network shifted economic patterns. Today, the town preserves its rich maritime and pastoral heritage through several historic buildings, remnants of its old wharf infrastructure, and local heritage trails.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 59 | 38 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 45 | 33 |
| Steal from dwelling | 41 | 14 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 37 | 31 |
| Other theft | 35 | 32 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 31 | 33 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 30 | 20 |
| Other offences | 30 | 8 |
| Fraud | 27 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 27 | 21 |
| Steal from retail store | 24 | 18 |
| Trespass | 23 | 15 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 22 | 20 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 24 |
| Arson | 13 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 13 | 36 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 16 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,213 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.