Kapooka crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kapooka
Kapooka is a locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and the 2661 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land and open terrain typical of the South West Slopes. According to the 2021 Australian census, Kapooka recorded a population of approximately 880 residents. A significant proportion of the local population comprises Australian Defence Force personnel and their families, driven by the presence of the area's major military establishment.
The primary focal point of the locality is the Blamey Barracks, a major Australian Army training facility that serves as the home of the Army Recruit Training Centre. Consequently, local life and amenities are heavily intertwined with military operations, education, and support services. Aside from the base, the built environment is sparse, with surrounding land predominantly utilised for farming and livestock grazing. Residents generally rely on the nearby regional city of Wagga Wagga, located approximately 10 kilometres to the east, for broader commercial, retail, health, and secondary education services.
Kapooka has a rich military heritage dating back to the Second World War. The site was established in 1942 as an Australian Army camp to train troops for wartime deployment, initially functioning as an engineering training center before transitioning to various roles, including an operational base and migrant accommodation center post-war. In 1951, it was formally designated as the recruit training center for the Australian Army. The area contains several heritage-listed structures and memorials commemorating the generations of service personnel who have trained at the base.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 395 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.