North Wagga Wagga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
118 recorded in this period, compared with 121 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Wagga Wagga
North Wagga Wagga is a semi-rural suburb located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated immediately north of the city of Wagga Wagga within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area (postcode 2650). Geographically, the locality sits primarily on the floodplain of the Murrumbidgee River, which forms its southern boundary. At the 2021 census, North Wagga Wagga recorded a population of approximately 750 residents. The demographic profile is characterized by a mix of families and long-term residents living in a predominantly low-density residential setting surrounded by agricultural land and riverine environments.
The locality functions primarily as a residential adjunct to the Wagga Wagga urban centre while maintaining a distinct village atmosphere. Local amenities include community spaces such as sports grounds, a local hall, and a nearby public primary school, though residents rely heavily on central Wagga Wagga for major commercial, retail, and advanced healthcare services. Due to its geography, a significant portion of North Wagga Wagga is vulnerable to seasonal flooding from the Murrumbidgee River, which has historically shaped local infrastructure, emergency planning, and patterns of urban development.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, following the expansion of pastoralism and the establishment of Wagga Wagga as a regional hub. North Wagga Wagga developed historically as an outlying rural and residential pocket, closely tied to the economic and social life of the broader district. The locality contains various historical markers and flood-related infrastructure that reflect its long-standing relationship with the Murrumbidgee River, balancing its heritage as an early Riverina settlement with contemporary rural-residential living.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 6 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Arson | 3 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 679 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.