Osborne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Osborne
Osborne is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Lockhart Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2656. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture, including cereal cropping and livestock grazing. As a small rural community, Osborne features a low population density typical of the surrounding agricultural district, with residents largely dispersed across surrounding farmholdings.
Local life and amenities in Osborne are minimal, reflecting its status as a small farming community. Residents rely heavily on nearby larger service towns within the Lockhart Shire and the broader Riverina region for commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Community interaction primarily centers on local agricultural networks and regional hubs.
Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the expansion of agriculture and railway networks in the Riverina. The locality derives its name from early pastoral settlement in the district. While many original rural structures have evolved or disappeared, the heritage of Osborne remains rooted in the pioneering farming families who established the region's agrarian economy.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 32 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.