Wattamondara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wattamondara
Wattamondara is a small rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, falling within the Cowra Shire Council local government area (postcode 2794). Positioned between the regional centres of Cowra and Grenfell, the landscape is defined by undulating agricultural land dedicated primarily to cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated settlement, its demographic profile is characteristic of rural farming communities, with residents primarily engaged in the primary production sector.
Life in Wattamondara is defined by its quiet, agricultural setting, with essential services and broader amenities accessible in the nearby town of Cowra. The locality is primarily residential and industrial in a farming context, featuring a local community hall that serves as a central hub for social gatherings and regional meetings. Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a railway stop on the now-closed Blayney-Demondrille line, which facilitated the transport of local wheat and wool. The locality retains several remnants of its pastoral heritage, maintaining a focus on traditional farming practices that have shaped the region's socio-economic development over the past century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 214 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.