Mangoplah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mangoplah
Mangoplah is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located approximately 38 kilometres south of Wagga Wagga within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and bearing the postcode 2652. The surrounding landscape is characterized by flat to undulating plains primarily dedicated to agricultural production, including broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, Mangoplah and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting a tight-knit rural community.
Local life in Mangoplah centers on its agricultural identity and community-focused amenities. The locality includes foundational rural infrastructure such as a local public school, a community hall, and sporting facilities that serve residents and surrounding farm families. For a broader range of commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education, residents routinely travel to the nearby regional city of Wagga Wagga.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases in the Riverina. The locality grew as a service hub for the surrounding agricultural district, a function reinforced by the arrival of the Main Southern railway line and local station infrastructure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Mangoplah retains its historic rural character, featuring heritage agricultural homesteads and buildings that reflect the region's pioneering past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 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.