Ashmont crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
746 recorded in this period, compared with 778 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ashmont
Ashmont is a residential suburb located in the southern sector of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, within the postcode 2650 and the local government area of the City of Wagga Wagga. Geographically situated on the south-eastern outskirts of the city's main urban area, it is primarily characterised by low-density residential housing. Demographically, the suburb serves a diverse population with a notable proportion of social and public housing, reflecting a socio-economic profile that differs from the broader Wagga Wagga municipality.
Local life in Ashmont is supported by a range of neighbourhood-level amenities designed to serve the immediate community. These include local shopping strips, parks, and community facilities that cater to daily necessities. Education is supported by local schooling options, while public transport links connect the suburb to the wider Wagga Wagga commercial centre, where residents access higher-order services, employment, and regional infrastructure.
The development of Ashmont largely mirrors the post-war suburban expansion of Wagga Wagga during the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly driven by public housing initiatives that shaped its urban fabric. Over the decades, the suburb has undergone various community-led and government-supported revitalization programs aimed at improving local infrastructure, social services, and resident engagement. Its heritage is closely tied to the broader regional growth of the Riverina district and the expansion of Wagga Wagga as a major inland hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 91 | 97 |
| Breach bail conditions | 83 | 71 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 77 | 88 |
| Malicious damage to property | 74 | 109 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 66 | 71 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 64 | 28 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 36 | 37 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 25 | 23 |
| Steal from dwelling | 24 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 22 | 25 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 16 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 13 |
| Trespass | 16 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 15 | 22 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 18 |
| Arson | 11 | 10 |
| Criminal intent | 11 | 7 |
| Other offences | 10 | 12 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,747 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.