Wantagong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wantagong
Wantagong is a rural locality situated in the Greater Hume Shire of New South Wales, within the postcode 2644. Geographically, it is located in the Murray River region, characterized by undulating pastoral landscapes and agricultural land use. As a sparsely populated area, demographic data reflects a small, agriculturally-focused community, with residents primarily engaged in primary production and grazing activities.
The locality is defined by its quiet, open rural character, lacking significant commercial infrastructure or civic amenities, which are accessed in nearby regional service centers such as Holbrook or Albury. The area possesses a history tied to the early European settlement of the Riverina, with land use patterns shaped by the development of large pastoral holdings. While specific heritage sites remain limited in public prominence, the region retains its traditional character as a representative segment of the New South Wales high-country grazing district.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 76 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.