South Gundagai crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 54 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Gundagai
South Gundagai is a locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area. Located adjacent to the town of Gundagai, it is positioned on the south bank of the Murrumbidgee River, serving as a key transit point along the Hume Highway corridor. The area is characterized by undulating pastoral landscapes and river flats, with a relatively small, dispersed population primarily engaged in agricultural pursuits and local service industries associated with the broader Gundagai district.
Life in South Gundagai is closely integrated with the township of Gundagai, which provides essential services, schooling, and retail amenities to local residents. The area’s heritage is deeply connected to the exploration and settlement history of the Murrumbidgee valley, most notably the 1852 Great Flood of Gundagai, which remains a defining event in the region’s local lore. The locality retains several historical markers and sites that reflect the area's significance as an early crossing point and a vital stopover for travellers moving between Sydney and Melbourne throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 12 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 781 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.