Wallendbeen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
23 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wallendbeen
Wallendbeen is a small rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, falling within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area. Located within the 2588 postcode, the area is defined by its undulating agricultural landscape, primarily dedicated to grain cropping and livestock grazing. The population is small and characterized by a close-knit community typical of the region’s pastoral districts, with most residents reliant on the nearby service centers of Cootamundra and Young for extensive infrastructure.
The township serves as a quiet residential hub featuring basic local amenities, including the historic Wallendbeen Hotel and local community halls that facilitate social gatherings. Historically, the area was settled in the mid-19th century and developed as a service point for the surrounding farming estates and the expansion of the regional railway network. Several sites in the vicinity retain heritage significance, reflecting the area's origins as a colonial-era agricultural hub. Connectivity is provided by the Olympic Highway, which links Wallendbeen to broader regional transport corridors.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 6 | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 299 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.