While it may be easier to turn a blind eye, the message from Wagga Neighbourhood Watch is to "be vigilant and report suspicious behaviour".

WNHW president Wayne Deaner said there were key signs to look out for when spotting criminal activity.

"For the Wagga area, a big one to look out for is people walking through the outer suburbs late at night," he said.

"Although having said that, these people aren't just breaking into homes at night, it's happening through the day as well so look for that suspicious behaviour, people looking unsettled or peering over fences and into windows."

The drug culture across Wagga has also become a significant issue, and Mr Deaner said spotting a deal in action or a drug den may take time to observe and report.

"A big tell of a drug den is cars coming and going regularly and at all hours of the night," he said.

"You also might notice cars pulling up four or five houses down the street, then walking up to a house or through a lane way to a home."

Unusual items in the rubbish bin like chemical waste can also be a giveaway of a grow house or drug lab, according to Mr Deaner.

He said, however, it was important not to jump to any conclusions on such a serious matter.

"I do know of an instance where a lady was selling Tupperware, so there were people coming and going from her home frequently which alerted police," he said.

"They searched the property and obviously found it was a false alarm, so just be observant of the situation."

Crime Stoppers also outline a number of tips on spotting both a grow house and a drug lab in your neighbourhood.

For grow houses, key things to notice are:

For drug labs, look for:

Mr Deaner said the more the community reports concerns, the more the crimes will be deterred.

"It is better to be safe than sorry," he said.

"The more we report, the more jobs we put on police and, as the statistics build in their system, the more police we will get in town to bust crime."

Crime in Wagga has "gotten out of control", according to Mr Deaner.

"Just listen to the motorbikes at all hours of the night, or take a walk past the Bruce Street flats," he said.

"People are fed up, the police are fed up, and something needs to change.

"A lot of people aren't really worried about it until they're affected by it, but it's a real issues and we need to be on top of reporting."

To report a crime in your neighbourhood, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or reach out to Wagga Neighbourhood Watch for advice.