Moulamein crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 55 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moulamein
Moulamein is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of southwestern New South Wales, within the Edward River Council local government area (postcode 2733). Located near the confluence of the Edward River and the Billabong Creek, the geography is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid plains largely dedicated to agricultural pursuits, including sheep grazing and irrigated cropping. The settlement has a small, dispersed population, with residents primarily employed in the agricultural sector and local support services.
Local life in Moulamein revolves around community-centric amenities. The locality features essential services such as a school, community gathering spaces, and recreational facilities, often situated near the waterways. The natural environment provides opportunities for fishing, camping, and boating on the Edward River and Billabong Creek, which serve as central focal points for the community.
Gazetted as a town in 1855, Moulamein was established as a port and crossing place on the stock route during the mid-nineteenth-century pastoral boom, playing a significant role in the transport of wool via paddle steamers. The locality retains historical sites and remnants from this era, reflecting its past as an inland port before the expansion of the railway network shifted regional trade routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 15 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 12 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 4 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 489 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.