Wiangaree crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 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 Wiangaree
Wiangaree is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area (postcode 2474). Geographically, the area is defined by its proximity to the Richmond River and the surrounding foothills of the Border Ranges. It is a sparsely populated community characterized by agricultural landscapes, primarily focused on beef cattle grazing and timber production. The locality serves as a gateway to the nearby Border Ranges National Park, a protected rainforest environment recognized for its ecological significance.
The local community centers on the Wiangaree village hub, which provides essential amenities including a general store and local primary school. Social activity is often linked to the nearby township of Kyogle, located to the south, which acts as the primary service center for residents. The area’s history is rooted in the 19th-century timber industry, which drove early European settlement and development in the region. Evidence of this heritage remains in the architectural character of the village and the historical significance of the surrounding forest reserves, which were once central to the local economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 161 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.