Rufus crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rufus
Rufus is a sparsely populated locality situated in the far southwestern region of New South Wales, within the Wentworth Shire. Geographically, it is defined by its arid, semi-desert landscape typical of the Murray-Darling Basin, characterized by vast pastoral stations and proximity to the Murray River corridor. Due to its remote location and reliance on agricultural land use, the area maintains an extremely low population density, with residents typically dispersed across expansive grazing holdings.
The locality functions primarily as a rural pastoral zone with minimal infrastructure or community amenities. Local life is defined by agricultural activity, with services, education, and retail needs primarily met in larger regional hubs such as Wentworth or across the border in South Australia. Historically, the area is significant for its association with the early pastoral expansion of the Riverina and the development of regional stock routes. Its heritage is marked by the remnants of 19th-century farming practices and its proximity to historical river-trade routes, which shaped the initial European settlement patterns of the region.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 41 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.