Oxley (Balranald) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Oxley (Balranald)
Oxley is a small rural locality situated in the western Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Balranald Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2711. Geographically positioned near the confluence of the Lachlan and Murrumbidgee rivers, the area is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain typical of the lower Murray-Darling basin, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in broadacre agriculture and pastoral activities.
Due to its remote location and very low population density, local life and amenities in Oxley are extremely limited. Residents rely heavily on nearby service centres such as Balranald and Hay for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and emergency services. The locality is functionally integrated into the wider regional economy of the Balranald Local Government Area, which relies on dryland and irrigated farming.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century as a pastoral frontier following European exploration of the interior river systems, specifically the expeditions of Charles Sturt. Named after the explorer John Oxley, the locality's heritage is closely tied to the era of paddle steamer navigation along the Lachlan and Murrumbidgee rivers, which served as vital transport routes for wool and supplies before the expansion of the railways.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
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.