Murray Downs crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
37 recorded in this period, compared with 19 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Murray Downs
Murray Downs is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2734. It lies immediately north of the Murray River, directly across from the Victorian town of Swan Hill, with which it is closely connected via the Murray River bridge. Geographically characterized by flat, fertile plains associated with the Murray-Darling basin, the area experiences a warm, semi-arid climate suited to intensive agriculture, particularly horticulture and cropping.
The local economy and community life are heavily oriented around agriculture, tourism, and leisure. Murray Downs is well known as a destination for recreation, featuring a prominent championship golf resort, accommodation facilities, and lifestyle properties that attract visitors and retirees from across the region. Because of its immediate proximity to Swan Hill, residents rely on the neighboring center for major commercial services, secondary education, and specialized healthcare, while the locality itself maintains a distinct, low-density residential and agricultural character.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, developing alongside the broader pastoral expansion of the Riverina and the lucrative Murray River trade era. The locality takes its name from the historic Murray Downs station, a large pastoral holding established during this period. Over time, subdivisions of former pastoral lands transitioned the area from expansive sheep runs to diversified farming and, eventually, contemporary rural-residential and tourism-focused developments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 274 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.