Wingham crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
319 recorded in this period, compared with 315 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wingham
Wingham is a town located in the Mid-Coast Council region of New South Wales (postcode 2429), situated approximately 15 kilometers inland from Taree on the banks of the Manning River. As a key service center for the surrounding agricultural district, the town supports a stable population characterized by a mix of families and retirees. Its geography is defined by the fertile Manning Valley floodplains and its proximity to the Wingham Brush Nature Reserve, a significant remnant of subtropical lowland rainforest that serves as a habitat for the threatened grey-headed flying fox.
The town serves as a commercial hub for the local community, offering essential amenities including primary and secondary schooling, health services, and a retail precinct centered around the historic Isabella Street. Wingham is noted for its well-preserved nineteenth-century architecture and community-focused atmosphere, hosting annual events such as the Wingham Akoostik Festival. With its traditional street layout, the town maintains a strong connection to its roots as a regional service point.
Established in 1853, Wingham holds historical significance as one of the oldest inland towns in the Manning Valley. It was purposefully surveyed and designed as a government administrative center, leading to the early development of formal town squares and public infrastructure. Today, the town preserves its colonial heritage through several heritage-listed buildings and the Wingham Museum, which archives the region's development from its initial European settlement and its long-standing relationship with the local Birpai Aboriginal people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 55 | 51 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 38 | 35 |
| Malicious damage to property | 29 | 28 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 26 | 23 |
| Breach bail conditions | 25 | 29 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 25 |
| Fraud | 11 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 7 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 8 |
| Other offences | 7 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 13 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 1 |
| Other theft | 5 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,395 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.