Niemur crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Niemur
Niemur is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and the 2733 postcode. The geography is characterized by flat, low-lying plains associated with the Murray-Darling basin, featuring arid to semi-arid climatic conditions well-suited to extensive agricultural land use, particularly dryland and irrigated farming. Due to its remote nature and vast landholdings, Niemur has a very small, dispersed population typical of the remote Riverina farming districts.
Local life in Niemur is centered around primary production, predominantly sheep grazing, cattle farming, and broadacre cropping. Given its sparse population, the locality lacks commercial shopping amenities, schools, and town services; residents typically rely on nearby regional service hubs such as Deniliquin or Swan Hill for retail, healthcare, and educational needs. The area is connected by a network of rural local roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural commodities.
Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The naming of the locality and surrounding parish is tied to the early pastoral expansion of the Riverina, where vast pastoral leases were established along the region's river systems and ephemeral watercourses. Over time, large pastoral runs were progressively subdivided into smaller family-owned agricultural holdings, shaping the quiet, agrarian landscape seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 74 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.