Lake Wyangan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
43 recorded in this period, compared with 38 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lake Wyangan
Lake Wyangan is a semi-rural locality and residential suburb located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Griffith local government area and postcode 2680. Situated immediately north-west of the regional city of Griffith, the area is defined by its proximity to the shallow, ephemeral lake of the same name. Demographically, the locality functions as both an agricultural and lifestyle-oriented community, featuring a mix of broadacre farming, horticulture, and residential acreage situated around the urban fringe of Griffith.
Local life in Lake Wyangan centres heavily on recreation, natural amenity, and community-focused infrastructure. The lake and its surrounding reserves serve as a popular destination for locals and visitors, offering facilities for water sports, fishing, picnicking, and walking. Residents rely primarily on nearby Griffith for major commercial, educational, and medical services, while the locality itself maintains a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere supported by local sports clubs and community halls.
The history of Lake Wyangan is closely tied to the development of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) in the early 20th century, which transformed the arid Riverina landscape into a productive agricultural region. The lake itself was integrated into the region's water management and drainage network. Over subsequent decades, the area evolved from a strictly agricultural zone into an established residential and recreational hub, valued for its natural environment and proximity to Griffith.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 877 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.