Bourkelands crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
83 recorded in this period, compared with 70 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bourkelands
Bourkelands is a residential suburb located in the southern sector of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and the 2650 postcode. Characterized by a modern suburban layout, the locality primarily features low-density residential housing with a mix of established family homes and ongoing residential development. Demographically, the suburb largely attracts families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle within close proximity to Wagga Wagga's urban center.
Local life in Bourkelands is largely residential and community-oriented, supported by nearby commercial and recreational facilities. While primarily a residential area, residents have ready access to neighborhood shopping precincts, local parks, and educational institutions located within Bourkelands and adjacent suburbs like Lake Albert and Kooringal. The suburb is connected to the wider Wagga Wagga urban area via major arterial roads, providing straightforward access to central business district services, healthcare, and employment hubs.
The historical development of Bourkelands reflects the broader post-war and late-20th-century expansion of Wagga Wagga, as the city grew outward to accommodate a rising population. Originally agricultural land characteristic of the Riverina region, the area was progressively rezoned and subdivided into residential estates to meet housing demand from the 1980s onward. Consequently, the suburb lacks significant colonial-era heritage sites, with its built environment representing contemporary Australian suburban architecture and urban planning.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 9 |
| Fraud | 7 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 12 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 8 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 3 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,113 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.