West Wyalong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
215 recorded in this period, compared with 237 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About West Wyalong
West Wyalong (postcode 2671) is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, serving as the administrative center for the Bland Shire Council. Located at the intersection of the Newell and Mid Western Highways, the locality functions as a major transport hub situated approximately 470 kilometers west of Sydney. The geography is characterized by semi-arid plains, with the regional economy historically driven by agriculture—specifically cereal cropping and sheep grazing—and supported by local gold mining operations.
The town provides essential services for the surrounding rural district, including primary and secondary schooling, a local hospital, and various retail and banking facilities. Community life is anchored by sporting clubs, a cinema, and several heritage-listed parks. The architecture of the main street remains distinctive due to its original curving design, which followed the path of gold-bearing reefs discovered in the late 19th century. This unique layout is a central feature of the town's identity and continues to influence its streetscape and local urban planning.
West Wyalong’s history is defined by the discovery of gold in 1893 by prospector Joseph Neeld, which prompted a rapid population influx and the establishment of the settlement. The town earned a reputation as one of the state's most productive goldfields during the late 1890s, with deep-reef mining sustaining the local economy for several decades. Today, the town preserves this heritage through the Wyalong Museum, which houses an extensive collection of mining equipment, agricultural artifacts, and historical records documenting the transformation of the region from a tent-city gold camp into a permanent rural service center.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 36 | 29 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 25 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 17 |
| Liquor offences | 17 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 15 |
| Fraud | 13 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 13 |
| Trespass | 9 | 8 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 15 |
| Other offences | 5 | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 | 4 |
| Arson | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,037 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.