Wollar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wollar
Wollar is a rural locality situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council area in New South Wales (postcode 2850). Geographically, it is located east of Mudgee, nestled within a landscape characterized by undulating grazing land, remnant woodlands, and proximity to the Goulburn River. Due to the significant expansion of large-scale open-cut coal mining operations in the immediate vicinity, the area has experienced a marked decline in its permanent resident population, transitioning from a traditional agricultural village into a landscape dominated by industrial activity and extensive buffer zones.
Historically, the Wollar district was established in the mid-19th century as a pastoral and agricultural hub serving the surrounding fertile river valleys. The village once featured a functional community core, including a school, a post office, and small-scale commercial enterprises that supported local farming families. Today, much of the historic fabric of the township has been decommissioned or acquired by mining interests. While remnants of its early settlement history persist in the local geography, the area now functions primarily as a remote industrial periphery rather than a traditional residential locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 52 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.