Moorwatha crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moorwatha
Moorwatha is a rural locality in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, situated within the Greater Hume Shire council area and sharing the 2640 postcode. The landscape is predominantly characterized by flat to gently undulating plains utilized for broadacre farming, cropping, and livestock grazing. As a small, dispersed agricultural community, Moorwatha records a low population density typical of the surrounding rural district, with most residents residing on working farms or lifestyle acreages.
Local life in Moorwatha is centered around agricultural pursuits, with the nearest commercial, educational, and healthcare services accessible in nearby regional centers such as Albury-Wodonga and Howlong. The locality functions primarily as a residential and productive agricultural zone without major commercial amenities. Community engagement for the broader district is often supported through neighboring rural localities and municipal facilities provided by the Greater Hume Shire.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent agricultural selection in the Riverina. The locality derives its name from an Indigenous word meaning "place of the curlew." Historically, Moorwatha supported a tighter-knit rural community with local infrastructure such as schools and halls, remnants of which reflect the changing demographics and centralization of rural populations over the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 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.