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Crime rate in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 64/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 67,297 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4,058.18 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7,868 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 116.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,253 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,650 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.38 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.04% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
69.42% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Wagga Wagga crime trends

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Wagga Wagga crime compared

Top crime types in Wagga Wagga:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 1,506 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,506

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 1,418 reported cases of Theft.

    1,418

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 949 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    949

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 712 reported cases of Property damage.

    712

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 697 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    697

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 447 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    447

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 395 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    395

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 329 reported cases of Deception.

    329

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 320 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    320

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 260 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    260

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 199 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    199

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 141 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    141

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 119 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    119

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 113 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    113

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 73 reported cases of Arson.

    73

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 59 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    59

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 56 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    56

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 21 reported cases of Robbery.

    21

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 18 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    18

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 17 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 13 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    13

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wagga Wagga

    1 in 54

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wagga Wagga

    1 in 25

    In 2025 in Wagga Wagga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wagga Wagga rank in crime?

Wagga Wagga lga is ranked 64/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wagga Wagga a safe lga?

Wagga Wagga lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wagga Wagga?

The top crime types in Wagga Wagga are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wagga Wagga?

1,506 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Wagga Wagga in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wagga Wagga?

Crime in Wagga Wagga has increased by 2.26% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wagga Wagga in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Wagga Wagga in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Wagga Wagga?

The least safe suburb in Wagga Wagga is Wagga Wagga, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Wagga Wagga?

The safest suburb in Wagga Wagga is Pulletop, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Wagga Wagga crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Wagga Wagga by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wagga Wagga, Ashmont and North Wagga Wagga.


Suburbs in Wagga Wagga

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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