The Rock crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 40 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About The Rock
The Rock is a township situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Wagga Wagga. Located within the Lockhart Shire local government area (postcode 2655), the town sits at the base of its namesake, The Rock Hill, a prominent geological feature rising 364 metres above the surrounding plains. The locality serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district, which is primarily focused on cereal cropping and livestock production. The area maintains a stable population characteristic of small rural townships in the region.
The town’s local amenities include a primary school, various sporting facilities, and a central business strip providing essential retail and hospitality services. The community is anchored by the presence of The Rock Nature Reserve–Kengal Aboriginal Place, which protects the distinctive hill and surrounding bushland, offering residents and visitors access to walking tracks and ecological education. The township is serviced by the regional railway line, reflecting its historic importance as a transit and logistics point.
Historically, the area was inhabited by the Wiradjuri people before European settlement in the mid-19th century. The town developed significantly following the arrival of the railway in the 1880s, which spurred its growth as a commercial hub for the burgeoning wheat industry. Several structures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries remain preserved, contributing to the town's heritage character. Today, The Rock is recognized for its preserved historical streetscape and its identity as an agricultural town integrated with the natural landscape of the Riverina.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 10 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 10 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,347 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.