Tarcutta crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
33 recorded in this period, compared with 47 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tarcutta
Tarcutta is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, positioned approximately 45 kilometres southeast of the city of Wagga Wagga. Located within the City of Wagga Wagga Local Government Area and designated by the postcode 2652, the area is characterized by its location along Tarcutta Creek and its role as a key transit point on the Sturt Highway. The population remains small and predominantly centered around agricultural activities, with the surrounding landscape dominated by grazing land and rolling hills typical of the Great Dividing Range’s western slopes.
Local life in Tarcutta is defined by its function as a historic roadside stop for travelers moving between Sydney and Melbourne. The township offers essential amenities, including a primary school, a hotel, and facilities for heavy vehicle operators. Historically, Tarcutta is noted for its significance as a stopover point for Cobb & Co coaches during the 19th century and has since maintained a long-standing association with the Australian trucking industry. This heritage is commemorated locally by the National Truck Drivers' Memorial, which recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of those in the transport sector.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 6 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 425 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.