Maxwell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maxwell
Maxwell is a small rural locality situated within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2650. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains dominated by agricultural land use, primarily broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature and small geographic footprint, Maxwell has a very low population density, with residents typically accessing broader services, employment, and commercial facilities from the nearby regional city of Wagga Wagga.
As a predominantly agricultural community, local life in Maxwell is quiet and centered around rural enterprise. The locality does not host commercial shopping precincts, schools, or major civic amenities; instead, residents rely on Wagga Wagga for education, healthcare, retail, and recreational services. Transport connectivity is provided via a network of rural roads linking local properties to the major regional highways and transport routes managed by the Wagga Wagga City Council.
The history of Maxwell is closely tied to the pastoral and agricultural expansion of the Riverina during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, the area was settled by Europeans following the opening up of the region for farming and squatting runs. While it lacks major historic tourist landmarks, the cultural heritage of the locality is preserved through its enduring agricultural landscape and historical farming family ties to the broader Wagga Wagga district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 90 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.