Alfredtown crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Alfredtown
Alfredtown is a rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and the 2650 postcode. Located approximately 15 kilometres east of the city of Wagga Wagga along the Sturt Highway, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains primarily utilised for agricultural production, including broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Demographically, Alfredtown is a sparsely populated farming community, with most residents relying on nearby Wagga Wagga for employment, secondary education, and advanced services.
Local life in Alfredtown is defined by its quiet rural setting and proximity to major regional infrastructure. The Sturt Highway serves as the primary transport corridor connecting the locality to Wagga Wagga and Tumblong, facilitating the movement of agricultural freight and commuters. While Alfredtown itself has limited commercial amenities, residents have immediate access to the comprehensive retail, medical, and educational facilities of the greater Wagga Wagga area.
The locality's history is closely tied to the broader pastoral and agricultural development of the Riverina district during the 19th and 20th centuries. Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, the area was settled by Europeans following the expansion of pastoral leases along the Murrumbidgee River catchment. Over time, the locality evolved from large landholdings into a settled farming community, retaining its distinct rural identity while existing largely as a residential and agricultural satellite of Wagga Wagga.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 80 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.