Cartwrights Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cartwrights Hill
Cartwrights Hill is a semi-rural and residential locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, falling within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and sharing the 2650 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by elevated terrain overlooking the broader Murrumbidgee River floodplain and the main urban expanse of Wagga Wagga, located just to the north. Demographically, the population largely consists of residents seeking semi-rural acreage living within close proximity to regional civic infrastructure and employment hubs.
Due to its predominantly residential and semi-rural nature, local life in Cartwrights Hill relies heavily on nearby central Wagga Wagga for major commercial, educational, and medical amenities. The locality itself features low-density housing estates and lifestyle properties that offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Transport connectivity is maintained via regional road networks linking residents directly to the Wagga Wagga central business district and surrounding agricultural districts.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people before European settlement and the subsequent expansion of the Wagga Wagga district. The locality is named in recognition of early regional associations and has gradually evolved from traditional agricultural holdings into a modern lifestyle acreage and residential fringe suburb. As Wagga Wagga has expanded, Cartwrights Hill has experienced measured residential development while retaining its elevated topography and rural aesthetic.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 169 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.