Uranquinty crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
56 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Uranquinty
Uranquinty is a rural locality situated 15 kilometres southwest of Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Falling within the Wagga Wagga City Council local government area and designated by the postcode 2652, the area is characterized by its agricultural landscape and proximity to the Olympic Highway. The locality maintains a modest population density, functioning primarily as a residential commuter satellite for the regional hub of Wagga Wagga while retaining its traditional farming character.
Local life in Uranquinty is centered around a small town core that provides essential services and community infrastructure. The village features a primary school, a local hotel, and various recreational facilities that serve its residents. The area’s heritage is closely linked to the development of the Great Southern Railway line, which historically drove the settlement's growth as a transport and agricultural service point. Today, Uranquinty remains a quiet, community-focused locality that balances its historical roots as a rail siding with contemporary regional living.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 1 |
| Other theft | 6 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Stock theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 910 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.