Wilcannia crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
361 recorded in this period, compared with 454 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wilcannia
Wilcannia is a remote township situated on the banks of the Darling River in western New South Wales, serving as a primary administrative hub for the Central Darling Shire. With a postcode of 2836, the locality is characterized by an arid semi-desert climate and is positioned at the intersection of the Barrier and Wilcannia-White Cliffs roads. The demographic profile is notably youthful, with a significant majority of the population identifying as Aboriginal, reflecting a strong connection to the traditional lands of the Barkindji people.
The town functions as a regional service center, featuring essential infrastructure including a hospital, a primary school, a police station, and basic retail facilities. Historically, Wilcannia rose to prominence in the late 19th century as a bustling inland port, once serving as the third-largest port in New South Wales when paddle-steamers navigated the Darling River to transport wool and supplies. Today, the town retains a rich architectural heritage, evidenced by several prominent sandstone buildings constructed during its river-trade peak, which remain focal points of its cultural and historical identity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 71 | 34 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 47 | 81 |
| Malicious damage to property | 46 | 34 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 40 | 58 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 35 | 51 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 23 | 26 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 12 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 10 | 16 |
| Trespass | 6 | 5 |
| Other offences | 5 | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 11 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 16 |
| Assault Police | 4 | 5 |
| Criminal intent | 4 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 735 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.