Trentham Cliffs crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Trentham Cliffs
Trentham Cliffs is a rural locality situated in the far southwestern corner of New South Wales, within the Wentworth Shire. It holds the postcode 2738 and is positioned along the northern bank of the Murray River, approximately 20 kilometres east of the regional hub of Mildura, Victoria. The landscape is defined by its proximity to the river corridor and the arid mallee scrub characteristic of the Murray-Darling Basin. The population is sparse, consisting largely of residents engaged in agricultural and horticultural pursuits, supported by the region’s irrigation infrastructure.
The local lifestyle is dictated by the agricultural economy, with land use primarily dedicated to viticulture, citrus orchards, and broadacre farming. Amenities are minimal within the locality itself, as residents typically rely on the neighbouring city of Mildura for retail, medical, and educational services. Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Barkindji and Maraura peoples. European settlement during the 19th century saw the establishment of large pastoral stations, followed by gradual subdivision for intensive irrigation-based agriculture as the region’s water resources were developed.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 85 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.