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Crime rate in Edward River, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 74/100

(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 1,289 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 149.73 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 191 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 343 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.84 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.47% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
70.02% 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 2025 in Edward River there were 302 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    302

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 183 reported cases of Theft.

    183

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 154 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    154

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 120 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    120

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 85 reported cases of Property damage.

    85

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 70 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    70

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 63 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    63

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 55 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    55

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 51 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    51

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 39 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    39

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 36 reported cases of Deception.

    36

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 34 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 34 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    34

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 15 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Edward River there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Edward River

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in Edward River your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Edward River

    1 in 25

    In 2025 in Edward River your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Edward River rank in crime?

Edward River lga is ranked 74/100 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?

302 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Edward River in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Edward River?

Crime in Edward River has increased by 0.55% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Edward River in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Edward River in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Edward River?

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

What is the safest suburb in Edward River?

The safest suburb in Edward River is Moonbria, 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 Wandook, Pretty Pine and Deniliquin.


Suburbs in Edward River

The data is based on annual 2025 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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