Narrandera crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
659 recorded in this period, compared with 680 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Narrandera
Narrandera is a town in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, located within the Narrandera Shire local government area (postcode 2700). Situated approximately 550 kilometres southwest of Sydney along the Newell and Sturt highways, the locality is positioned on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. The surrounding landscape is characterised by native red gum forests, wetlands, and agricultural land used primarily for cropping and livestock. At the 2021 census, the town and its wider locality recorded a population of roughly 4,000 residents, maintaining a stable demographic profile centered around regional services and farming.
The town functions as a key commercial and administrative hub for the surrounding agricultural district. Local life is supported by essential infrastructure, including schools, health services, sports facilities, and retail businesses situated within a traditional central business district. The natural environment heavily influences local recreation, with the Murrumbidgee River providing opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and bushwalking. A notable feature of the area is the Narrandera Flora and Fauna Reserve, which serves as a major sanctuary for koalas and native bird species, attracting both residents and visitors.
European settlement in the area began in the mid-19th century, with the town gazetted in 1863. The name "Narrandera" is derived from a local Aboriginal word believed to mean "lizard place" or "where the lizard is at home," reflecting the heritage of the Wiradjuri people who originally inhabited the region. The town's historical development was driven by the pastoral industry, timber harvesting, and later, the expansion of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Several heritage-listed buildings, including Victorian-era commercial premises and public infrastructure, remain preserved within the town, bearing testimony to its 19th-century growth as a river port and pastoral center.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 132 | 88 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 72 | 73 |
| Breach bail conditions | 63 | 56 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 49 | 75 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 37 | 52 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 51 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 23 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 34 |
| Fraud | 19 | 23 |
| Sexual assault | 18 | 14 |
| Steal from dwelling | 18 | 19 |
| Trespass | 16 | 19 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 14 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 14 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 19 |
| Arson | 11 | 18 |
| Other offences | 11 | 13 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,369 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.