Tolland crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
452 recorded in this period, compared with 479 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tolland
Tolland is a residential suburb located in the southern sector of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, within the 2650 postcode. Situated approximately 5 kilometers from the city’s central business district, the area is characterized by its hilly topography and elevated vantage points that offer views of the surrounding Murrumbidgee River basin. Demographically, the suburb is home to a diverse population, with a significant proportion of the housing stock consisting of public and social housing, complemented by a mix of privately owned residential dwellings.
The suburb serves as a local residential hub, supported by the Tolland Shopping Centre, which provides essential services and retail amenities to residents. Education and community engagement are facilitated through local primary schooling and recreational spaces, including several public parks and sporting facilities that serve the wider Wagga Wagga region. The area is integrated into the city’s broader public transport network, ensuring connectivity to the primary commercial and health precincts of Wagga Wagga.
Developed primarily during the mid-to-late 20th century, Tolland was established as part of a significant post-war urban expansion initiative designed to accommodate the city’s growing workforce. While the suburb’s architectural heritage is defined largely by mid-century suburban planning, it has undergone various urban renewal projects aimed at modernizing its infrastructure. Today, Tolland remains a key focus for local government planning as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize community services and improve residential density within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 101 | 89 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 64 | 43 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 42 |
| Breach bail conditions | 27 | 35 |
| Sexual assault | 23 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 21 | 46 |
| Fraud | 21 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 39 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 20 |
| Steal from retail store | 13 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 12 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 17 |
| Trespass | 9 | 17 |
| Arson | 8 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,459 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.