East Wagga Wagga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
196 recorded in this period, compared with 206 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Wagga Wagga
East Wagga Wagga is an industrial and residential suburb located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and the 2650 postcode. Geographically positioned immediately east of the Wagga Wagga central business district, the locality is bounded to the north by the Sturt Highway and features a terrain typical of the Murrumbidgee River floodplain. Demographically, the suburb functions primarily as an employment and industrial hub rather than a dense residential area, resulting in a relatively small permanent population compared to surrounding residential suburbs.
The local economy and lifestyle of East Wagga Wagga are heavily defined by its commercial and industrial zoning. It serves as a major logistics, manufacturing, and transport centre for the Riverina, hosting numerous warehouses, agricultural processing plants, and light-to-heavy industrial businesses. While residential housing is limited, the suburb provides vital employment infrastructure for the wider Wagga Wagga region and is supported by direct transport links via the Sturt Highway and the Main Southern railway line.
Historically, the development of East Wagga Wagga is closely tied to the expansion of Wagga Wagga as a regional transport and agricultural powerhouse during the late 19th and 20th centuries. The establishment of the railway and major arterial roads transformed the area into a natural focal point for industry and commerce. Over the decades, the locality transitioned from rural fringe land into a dedicated industrial precinct, playing a key role in supporting the economic growth of the broader Riverina district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 31 | 21 |
| Steal from retail store | 18 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 23 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 | 14 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 4 |
| Trespass | 8 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 3 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 213 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.