Silverton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Silverton
Silverton is a remote locality situated in the Far West region of New South Wales, approximately 25 kilometres northwest of Broken Hill. Located within the Unincorporated Far West region, the area is characterised by an arid, desert landscape typical of the Barrier Range. Due to its extreme isolation and harsh climate, the permanent population is very small, consisting primarily of residents involved in tourism and local pastoral activities.
The locality functions primarily as a tourist destination and a filming location, renowned for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and stark outback scenery. Amenities are limited, consisting mainly of the historic Silverton Hotel, a few art galleries, and small museums. The town’s history is rooted in the late 19th-century silver mining boom, which saw it briefly become a thriving settlement before the majority of mining operations relocated to the nearby "Line of Lode" in Broken Hill. Today, the site is maintained for its heritage value, attracting visitors interested in Australian colonial history and cinematic landmarks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 48 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.