Walla Walla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
64 recorded in this period, compared with 60 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Walla Walla
Walla Walla is a rural township located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Greater Hume Shire (postcode 2659). Situated approximately 40 kilometres north of Albury, the locality serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district, which is primarily dedicated to cropping and livestock production. The population remains small, reflecting the broader demographic trends of the region’s pastoral communities.
The town provides essential local amenities, including a primary school, a community hall, and recreational facilities such as a swimming pool and sports grounds that host regional competitions. Its economy is largely anchored by the agricultural sector, supported by local businesses that service the farming industry. The area is also noted for its natural landscape, characterized by rolling plains and proximity to the Billabong Creek catchment.
Settled in the mid-19th century, Walla Walla was significantly shaped by the arrival of German Lutheran immigrants who migrated from South Australia in the late 1860s. This heritage is still visible in the town’s historical architecture and the prominence of the local Lutheran church, which remains a focal point of the community. Today, the town preserves its history through locally maintained heritage sites and ongoing recognition of its contribution to the agricultural development of the Riverina.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 811 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.