Urana crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
32 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Urana
Urana is a small rural township located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, falling within the Federation Council local government area (postcode 2645). Situated approximately 50 kilometres west of Lockhart and 70 kilometres south of Narrandera, the locality is characterized by flat, expansive agricultural plains. The area maintains a modest population, with the local economy primarily driven by broadacre cropping, sheep grazing, and associated agricultural services.
The township serves as a local service hub, providing essential amenities including a primary school, a local hotel, and various sporting facilities centered around the town’s recreation reserve. Lake Urana, a large ephemeral body of water located nearby, serves as a significant feature of the local landscape and is a destination for birdwatching and recreational activities when water levels permit. Historically, the area was settled in the mid-19th century as the pastoral industry expanded throughout the Riverina. The town was officially surveyed in 1881 and developed as an administrative and supply centre for sheep stations. Its heritage is preserved through several historic buildings, including the former courthouse and various Victorian-era commercial structures.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 329 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.