Lake Albert crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
244 recorded in this period, compared with 234 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lake Albert
Lake Albert is a residential suburb and locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and bearing the postcode 2650. Centred around the man-made picturesque lake of the same name, the area functions primarily as a suburban extension of the regional city of Wagga Wagga. Demographically, the locality is characterised by a stable residential population that typically comprises families and retirees drawn to the lakeside environment and suburban lifestyle.
Local life in Lake Albert revolves heavily around outdoor recreation and community amenities centred on the lake, which features a popular 5-kilometre recreation track used for walking, running, and cycling. The suburb is equipped with local shopping facilities, educational options including primary schooling, and various sporting complexes, while relying on nearby central Wagga Wagga for broader commercial, medical, and administrative services.
European history in the area dates back to the 19th century, with the locality and its central feature named in honour of Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria. Originally established as part of the broader pastoral expansion of the Riverina, the area gradually transitioned from rural holdings into a prominent residential suburb. The construction and development of the lake itself shaped the region's recreational identity, transforming it into a notable landmark within the Wagga Wagga municipality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 24 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 28 | 23 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 24 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 23 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 13 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 14 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 17 |
| Fraud | 11 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 11 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 12 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 23 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 2 |
| Trespass | 5 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 18 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,291 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.