Wee Waa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
182 recorded in this period, compared with 182 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wee Waa
Wee Waa is a town located in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, situated approximately 560 kilometres northwest of Sydney. Falling within the Narrabri Shire local government area and holding the postcode 2388, the town serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural plains. The population is characterized by a strong connection to the land, with demographics reflecting its status as a hub for the Namoi Valley’s primary production sector.
The local economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly cotton production, which has earned Wee Waa the title of "Cotton Capital of Australia." The town provides essential amenities for residents and the rural community, including public schools, healthcare services, and sporting facilities. Community life revolves around local agricultural shows and seasonal harvests. Historically, the area was inhabited by the Kamilaroi people before European settlement in the mid-19th century. Wee Waa was officially gazetted in 1850, making it the oldest town on the Namoi River, and its heritage is preserved through various historical markers and the town's enduring role in the regional development of the New South Wales interior.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 23 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 18 |
| Fraud | 13 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 23 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 5 |
| Trespass | 8 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 10 |
| Other offences | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,034 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.