Pretty Pine crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pretty Pine
Pretty Pine is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, falling within the Edward River Council local government area and the 2710 postcode. Located approximately 20 kilometres northeast of the regional hub of Deniliquin, the area is defined by its flat, expansive landscape characteristic of the Murray-Darling Basin. The population is sparse, consisting primarily of residents engaged in the surrounding agricultural sector, which focuses largely on dryland cropping and grazing.
The locality functions as a quiet pastoral community, with the Pretty Pine Hotel serving as the primary social and commercial focal point for locals and passing travelers. While the area lacks extensive public infrastructure or retail amenities, its proximity to Deniliquin ensures access to broader educational, health, and commercial services. The region’s history is deeply intertwined with the development of the NSW sheep and wool industry in the late 19th century, during which time the settlement emerged as a small service point for the pastoral stations established along the Edward River district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 59 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.