Ladysmith crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ladysmith
Ladysmith 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. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains utilized primarily for agricultural purposes, including broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. The population is small and dispersed, reflecting a typical rural community structure closely tied to the nearby regional center of Wagga Wagga.
Local life in Ladysmith centers around its agricultural identity and close community ties. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, with residents relying on nearby Wagga Wagga for comprehensive retail, educational, health, and administrative services. The area is connected by regional road networks, facilitating the transport of agricultural produce and providing access to broader commercial hubs.
The locality's history is deeply intertwined with the post-European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Riverina in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Like many small settlements in the region, its development was influenced by the establishment of transport routes and the subdivision of large pastoral holdings. Historic traces of its early settlement period remain visible in the surrounding rural landscape and local infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 339 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.