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Crime rate in Edward River, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 88/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,609 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7,807.32 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,282 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 148.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 183 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 380 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.26 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.26% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
71.43% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Edward River crime trends

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Edward River crime compared

Top crime types in Edward River:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 261 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    261

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 182 reported cases of Theft.

    182

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 153 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    153

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 121 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    121

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 107 reported cases of Property damage.

    107

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 89 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    89

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 80 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    80

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 51 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 50 reported cases of Deception.

    50

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 43 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    43

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 29 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    29

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 27 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    27

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 23 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    23

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 12 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Edward River there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Edward River

    1 in 47

    In 2024 in Edward River your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 47

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Edward River

    1 in 23

    In 2024 in Edward River your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Edward River rank in crime?

Edward River lga is ranked 88/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Edward River a safe lga?

Edward River lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Edward River?

The top crime types in Edward River are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Edward River?

261 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Edward River in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Edward River?

Crime in Edward River has increased by 18.7% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Edward River in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Edward River in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Edward River?

The least safe suburb in Edward River is Morago, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Edward River?

The safest suburb in Edward River is Warragoon, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Edward River crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Edward River by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Morago, Wanganella and Deniliquin.


Suburbs in Edward River

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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