Moorong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
42 recorded in this period, compared with 31 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moorong
Moorong is a predominantly industrial and 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, it is positioned just west of the Wagga Wagga urban centre, characterized by flat terrain utilized for intensive agricultural production and large-scale industrial enterprise. Due to its zoning and economic focus, the area has a very small residential population, with most demographic indicators closely tied to the broader Wagga Wagga regional hub.
As a key industrial precinct, Moorong is home to major logistics, manufacturing, and transport operations that support the regional economy of the Riverina. It features significant infrastructure, including freight transport links and industrial estates designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and commercial enterprises. While the locality itself offers few residential amenities or retail services, its close proximity to central Wagga Wagga ensures residents and workers have immediate access to comprehensive educational, healthcare, and commercial facilities.
The history of Moorong reflects the broader expansion of the Wagga Wagga district from pastoral settlement to a modern regional center. Originally traditional Wiradjuri land, the area was progressively developed for agriculture following European settlement in the 19th century. In the latter half of the 20th century, portions of Moorong were strategically designated for industrial growth to capitalize on the region’s central geographic location between Sydney and Melbourne, shaping its modern identity as a vital commercial hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 4 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 175 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.