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Crime rate in Murrumbidgee, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 44/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,460 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8,055.56 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 299 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 86.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 50 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 94 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.45 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.97% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
46.28% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Murrumbidgee crime trends

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Murrumbidgee crime compared

Top crime types in Murrumbidgee:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 49 reported cases of Theft.

    49

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 38 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    38

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 22 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    22

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 16 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Murrumbidgee

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

  • Murrumbidgee

    1 in 37

    In 2025 in Murrumbidgee your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 Murrumbidgee rank in crime?

Murrumbidgee lga is ranked 44/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Murrumbidgee a safe lga?

Murrumbidgee lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Murrumbidgee?

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

What is the most reported crime in Murrumbidgee?

49 Theft cases were reported in Murrumbidgee in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Murrumbidgee?

Crime in Murrumbidgee has decreased by 5.97% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Murrumbidgee in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Murrumbidgee in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Murrumbidgee?

The least safe suburb in Murrumbidgee is Darlington Point, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Murrumbidgee?

The safest suburb in Murrumbidgee is Nyora (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Murrumbidgee crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Murrumbidgee by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Darlington Point, Carrathool and Bundure.


Suburbs in Murrumbidgee

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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