Currawarna crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Currawarna
Currawarna is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, positioned within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and sharing the 2650 postcode. Located northwest of the regional city of Wagga Wagga, the area is characterized by flat-to-undulating agricultural plains typical of the Murrumbidgee irrigation and dryland farming catchment. Demographically, the population is very small, consisting predominantly of families and landholders engaged in broadacre agriculture, livestock grazing, and associated rural industries.
Local life in Currawarna centers around a tight-knit rural community supported by essential foundational infrastructure. While commercial and specialized services are accessed in nearby Wagga Wagga, the locality features local gathering places such as a community hall and recreation reserves that host regional events and social functions. Education and higher-level health services are similarly sourced from the broader Riverina urban centers.
The region’s history is deeply rooted in early European pastoral expansion and agricultural development along the Murrumbidgee river system. European settlement in the 19th century transformed the landscape from traditional Wiradjuri lands into productive pastoral runs and farming estates. Local heritage is preserved through historic rural homesteads, local structures, and the enduring agricultural traditions that continue to shape the community's identity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 199 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.