Springvale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 39 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Springvale
Springvale is a rural locality situated within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2650. Geographically, it is located on the south-western fringe of the Wagga Wagga urban area, characterized by undulating pastoral landscapes and a mix of agricultural land and semi-rural residential estates. As a sparsely populated locality, it functions primarily as an extension of the broader Riverina region’s agricultural identity, with residents accessing the majority of their services and infrastructure in the nearby regional hub of Wagga Wagga.
The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with limited commercial amenities located within its immediate borders. Residents rely on the proximity to Wagga Wagga for essential services, including healthcare, education, and retail. Historically, the region was developed through the expansion of European pastoral settlement in the 19th century, following the initial occupation of the Wiradjuri people. Like many areas in the Riverina, Springvale’s development was shaped by the establishment of early grazing runs and the subsequent subdivision of land for farming, maintaining a quiet, historic rural character that continues to define its current land-use profile.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Fraud | 4 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 10 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,851 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.