Big Springs crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Big Springs
Big Springs is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and the 2650 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, agricultural land, and native remnant vegetation, deriving its descriptive name from the natural water sources located within the terrain. Due to its sparse population and broadacre farming profile, demographic data for Big Springs is largely subsumed within the broader Wagga Wagga statistical area, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as broadacre cropping and livestock grazing.
Local life in Big Springs is defined by a quiet, community-focused rural environment centered around agriculture. The locality has limited commercial amenities, with residents relying heavily on the nearby regional city of Wagga Wagga—located approximately 25 to 30 kilometers to the north—for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Transport links consist of a network of secondary rural roads connecting local properties to the Sturt Highway and other major regional transport arteries.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people before European settlement in the 19th century. Following European occupation, the land was predominantly cleared and subdivided into pastoral and agricultural holdings, shaping the rural landscape seen today. While Big Springs possesses few built heritage listings, its history is closely tied to the broader pastoral development and agricultural expansion of the Riverina district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 135 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.