Junee LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
342 recorded in this period, compared with 329 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Junee
The Junee Shire is a local government area located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, spanning approximately 2,030 square kilometres. Positioned between the major regional centres of Wagga Wagga and Cootamundra, the landscape is predominantly characterized by undulating agricultural plains and grazing lands. The shire maintains a population of approximately 6,500 residents, with the majority concentrated in the township of Junee. The economy is reliant on broadacre agriculture, particularly wheat, canola, and livestock production, which serves as the primary economic engine for the surrounding rural localities.
The township of Junee serves as the administrative and service hub for the shire, providing essential amenities including primary and secondary schools, a district hospital, and retail services. The area is connected to the broader state transport network via the Main South railway line, which remains a focal point of the local identity. The community is supported by a range of sporting facilities and public parks.
Historically, the area was traditionally occupied by the Wiradjuri people before settlement in the mid-19th century. The town of Junee developed following the arrival of the railway in the 1870s, which transformed it into a regional junction. The shire features Victorian and Edwardian architecture, most notably the Junee Roundhouse, a railway heritage site that functions as a local museum. This industrial heritage and other historic homesteads serve as the foundation for the region’s local tourism industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Harassment threatening | 45 | 33 |
| Malicious damage to property | 34 | 42 |
| Breach AVO | 33 | 29 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 28 | 37 |
| Breach bail conditions | 26 | 26 |
| Sexual Offences | 23 | 19 |
| Other theft | 21 | 20 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 19 | 19 |
| Fraud | 18 | 19 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 15 | 19 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 7 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 8 | 3 |
| Trespass | 8 | 7 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 6 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 8 |
| Arson | 4 | 3 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 1 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 3 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,415 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.