Wakool crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 22 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wakool
Wakool is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, falling under the jurisdiction of the Murray River Council. It is located approximately 30 kilometers north of the Murray River, within a landscape defined by the fertile floodplains of the Murray-Darling Basin. The population is small and dispersed, primarily supported by agricultural activities, including rice, wheat, and livestock farming, which rely heavily on the local irrigation infrastructure.
The township serves as a service center for the surrounding agricultural community, offering essential local amenities such as a primary school, a hotel, and basic retail services. Life in the area is characterized by a quiet, community-focused pace, with social activity often centered around local sporting clubs and the proximity of the Edward and Wakool Rivers, which provide opportunities for fishing and water-based recreation.
Historically, the area was occupied by the Wamba Wamba Aboriginal people before European settlement in the mid-19th century. The town’s development was spurred by the expansion of pastoral leases and the subsequent establishment of the Wakool Irrigation District in the 1930s, which transformed the local economy from broad-acre grazing to intensive irrigation agriculture. Today, Wakool retains its heritage through its agricultural identity and its role as a representative rural outpost in the Murray River region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 2 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 262 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.