Humula crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Humula
Humula is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and bearing the postcode 2652. The area is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes, primarily utilized for sheep grazing, cattle production, and broadacre cropping. Demographically, Humula supports a small, dispersed population typical of rural Australian farming communities, with residents largely engaged in primary production and related agricultural support services.
Local life in Humula centers around its tight-knit rural community and basic services. While the locality lacks extensive commercial infrastructure, it functions as a localized hub for surrounding properties, with community gatherings historically centered on local facilities such as the public hall. Broader commercial, educational, and healthcare services are accessed in nearby major centers, including Wagga Wagga.
European settlement in the Humula area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism along the region's river systems and fertile plains. The locality retains a quiet historical character, reflected in its rural homesteads and agricultural infrastructure that trace the development of the pastoral industry in the Southern Riverina.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 129 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.