Tootool crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tootool
Tootool is a small rural locality situated within the Lockhart Shire in the Riverina region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2655. Geographically, it is characterized by flat, expansive agricultural land primarily dedicated to broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated area, it does not function as a formal township but rather as a cohesive farming district integrated into the surrounding regional economy of the Lockhart and Wagga Wagga areas.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural hub with limited community infrastructure. Daily amenities, including schooling, retail, and emergency services, are accessed in the nearby towns of Lockhart or The Rock. Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the broader agricultural expansion of the Riverina, supported by the development of the railway network. While the original transit infrastructure has diminished, the locality remains defined by its heritage of pioneering wheat and sheep farming, which continues to serve as the primary driver of the local economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 51 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.