Wallerawang crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
148 recorded in this period, compared with 173 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wallerawang
Wallerawang is a town located in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 15 kilometres north-west of Lithgow within the City of Lithgow local government area. Positioned at an elevation of roughly 870 metres, the locality serves as a gateway to the western plains and is defined by the nearby Lake Wallace, a water storage facility created for industrial purposes that now supports recreational activities. As of the 2021 Census, the population remains modest, reflecting its transition from a heavy industrial hub to a quieter, semi-rural residential community.
The town provides essential services, including a primary school, a local hotel, and various community facilities. Local life centers on the natural landscape, with Lake Wallace offering opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking. Historically, Wallerawang was a significant site for power generation and coal mining, most notably the Wallerawang Power Station, which operated for several decades before its decommissioning and subsequent demolition. This industrial legacy remains a focal point of the area’s identity, with local heritage preserved through various historical markers that document the town’s role in the region's 20th-century economic development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 31 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 24 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 21 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 16 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 8 |
| Fraud | 6 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 5 |
| Other offences | 5 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 10 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,019 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.