Yanco crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
82 recorded in this period, compared with 109 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yanco
Yanco is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales (2703), within the Leeton Shire Council area. Positioned along the Murrumbidgee River, the area is characterized by its flat, fertile plains and extensive irrigation networks that support a robust agricultural economy, primarily focused on citrus, rice, and viticulture. As of the 2021 Census, the locality maintains a modest population density, functioning as a quiet residential and agricultural satellite to the nearby town of Leeton.
Local life in Yanco is defined by its strong agricultural heritage and community-focused amenities, which include local sporting facilities, primary education providers, and the historic Yanco Agricultural High School—a selective government boarding school that serves as a regional landmark. The town benefits from its proximity to major regional transport links, providing residents with access to essential services in Leeton while maintaining a semi-rural character.
Historically, Yanco played a pivotal role in the early 20th-century development of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). It was the site of the state’s first experimental irrigation farm, established in 1908 to test the viability of large-scale water diversion for crop cultivation. The area retains several heritage-listed buildings and sites that reflect this era of intensive soldier settlement and agricultural expansion, serving as a physical record of the infrastructure projects that transformed the region into a major food bowl for New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 2 |
| Arson | 4 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 5 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 744 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.