Warragamba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
46 recorded in this period, compared with 45 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warragamba
Warragamba is a locality situated in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, approximately 65 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district. Administratively part of the Wollondilly Shire, it is geographically defined by its proximity to the Warragamba Dam, which creates the vast Lake Burragorang reservoir. The area is characterized by its hilly terrain and surrounding native bushland. Demographically, Warragamba is a residential township with a population of several thousand people, largely consisting of families who appreciate the area's quiet, semi-rural character and separation from the denser urban sprawl of Greater Sydney.
The township serves as a self-contained community, featuring a small commercial precinct along Warragamba Avenue that provides essential services, local retail, and dining options for residents. Educational needs are supported by a local primary school, while recreational facilities include parks, sporting fields, and community halls. The locality’s history is inextricably linked to the construction of the Warragamba Dam between 1948 and 1960. Originally established as a purpose-built settlement to house the thousands of workers and their families employed on the dam project, the town retains significant heritage value related to this period of post-war infrastructure development. Today, while it remains a vital operational hub for WaterNSW, it has transitioned into a stable, permanent residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,202 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.