Wyangala crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wyangala
Wyangala is a locality in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales (2808), situated within the Hilltops Council area. The region is defined by the geography of the Lachlan River valley, most notably the presence of the Wyangala Dam, a major water storage facility located at the confluence of the Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers. The area is characterized by its rolling topography and rural landscape, with a small, dispersed population typical of agricultural and recreational-focused settlements in the region.
Local life in Wyangala centers on the recreational opportunities provided by the dam, which serves as a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The Wyangala Waters State Park provides the primary infrastructure for tourism and outdoor activities, attracting visitors throughout the year. While the locality possesses limited permanent amenities, it serves as an essential hub for water management and environmental conservation in the Lachlan catchment.
The history of the area is inextricably linked to the construction of the Wyangala Dam, the first stage of which was completed in 1935 to provide irrigation and flood mitigation for the Lachlan Valley. The dam underwent a major reconstruction between 1961 and 1971 to significantly increase its storage capacity, a project that necessitated the relocation of the original township. Today, the locality retains a sense of heritage through its enduring role in regional agricultural development and its status as a landmark of Australian civil engineering.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 216 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.