Yoogali crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 58 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yoogali
Yoogali is a locality situated within the City of Griffith local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, sharing the 2680 postcode with the regional city of Griffith. Located approximately 5 kilometers northeast of the Griffith central business district, the area is characterized by its flat topography and intensive irrigation-based agriculture. Demographically, Yoogali reflects the broader multicultural heritage of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, with a population composition influenced by a long history of European migration and established farming communities.
The locality functions primarily as a residential and agricultural hub, featuring amenities such as a local primary school, community halls, and various sporting facilities that serve the nearby rural residents. Its economy is deeply integrated with the surrounding viticulture, citrus, and vegetable farming sectors, which form the backbone of the local industry. Yoogali’s history is intrinsically linked to the early 20th-century development of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme, which transformed the region into a productive agricultural landscape. Following the scheme's inception, the area became a focal point for post-war Italian migration, a heritage that remains evident in the locality's social fabric, local architecture, and longstanding community associations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 1 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 11 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 5 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,334 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.