Gumly Gumly crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
49 recorded in this period, compared with 59 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gumly Gumly
Gumly Gumly is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, positioned immediately east of the city of Wagga Wagga within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area (Postcode: 2652). Geographically, the area is defined by its flat, fertile riverine plains situated along the Murrumbidgee River, which supports intensive agricultural and horticultural land use. Demographically, Gumly Gumly functions primarily as a decentralized residential and farming community, characterized by low-density rural-residential properties, lifestyle blocks, and agricultural holdings closely linked to the nearby urban center of Wagga Wagga.
Local life in Gumly Gumly is centered around rural living, primary production, and river-adjacent activities. Agricultural pursuits in the area include livestock grazing, cropping, and horticulture. Due to its close proximity to Wagga Wagga, residents rely on the neighboring city for comprehensive commercial, educational, and medical services, while local amenities within the locality itself are minimal, consisting mainly of local roads, community infrastructure, and river access points.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people before European settlement. Following European exploration and colonization of the Riverina in the 19th century, the locality developed in conjunction with the broader expansion of Wagga Wagga as a key agricultural hub. The name "Gumly Gumly" is derived from the local Aboriginal terminology, reflecting the region's Indigenous heritage. Over time, the area has transitioned from large pastoral runs into a mix of commercial farming and rural-residential acreage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 7 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 450 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.