Figures released by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research show the rate of non-domestic related assaults on licensed premises in Wagga has dropped 52 per cent since 2008 - and is now at the lowest level since 1998.

This includes assaults that happen right outside the door of a pub or bar.

Wagga chef Ryan Dedini was enjoying a night out with mates last year when Ashmont man Nathan Michael Russell punched him to the ground in an unprovoked attack.

"Personally, being a victim of crime myself it was a bit of a shock to see the figures and with all the stories coming out of Wagga, especially over the last year, it was hard to get my head around," Mr Dedini said.

"These statistics don't necessarily include what happens on the streets.

"After what happened, I don't go out much anymore.

"I go out in the afternoon because I feel safer and you just don't know what you're going to get into."

Mr Dedini said to bring the rate of assaults down even further, it's not just up to police and security.

"It comes back down to state laws and magistrates," he said. "They need to up the ante on the penalties to stop the violence."

Mr Dedini said local pubs had done a lot to bring in measures to prevent violence and behaviour from getting out of hand.

Australian Hotels Association NSW Wagga and District Sub-branch president David Barnhill said the introduction of 'Barred from one Barred from All' by the Wagga Liquor Accord is one of the major reasons for the reduction.

"The joint barred list is a very effective way of making sure repeat trouble makers in the area can no longer ruin a night out for everyone else," he said.

Mr Barnhill said hotels in the area take their responsibility to the community seriously.

AHA NSW director of Liquor and Policing John Green congratulated Wagga's hoteliers and said the Wagga Wagga Liquor Accord has long been at the forefront of adopting new policies to improve patron safety.

"These figures show that licensed premises in Wagga, working collaboratively with police and the community through a strong accord can achieve great results without stringent, imposed conditions," he said.

Mr Dedini said while the statistics were great to see, he urged the community to keep the issue of one-punch attacks and other forms of violence at the forefront of their minds.