While anyone caught displaying fireworks without a licence can face penalties of up to $27,500, they are being set off in various suburbs to the frustration of locals.

Timothy Wilson, the owner of a local security company, said he had seen an increase in fireworks in Wagga. Three of his clients even have video and audio evidence from Glenfield Park, central Wagga, and Boorooma.

"It impacts the community in a number of ways," he said.

"For those that are not sure what the noise is, it puts fear in people as it sounds very similar to gunfire."

Mr Wilson urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity, adding that it is always helpful to write down the date and time of such incidents.

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"Report it to Crime Stoppers as police often become inundated with information," he said. "Download any relevant footage to help with evidence for assisting police with catching the offenders responsible."

In NSW, the possession, use, storage and transport of display fireworks is restricted to SafeWork NSW licence holders.

Anyone caught selling or purchasing fireworks without a licence faces fines of up to $27,000 and 12 months in jail. Anyone caught displaying fireworks without a licence faces penalties of up to $27,500.

Wagga Neighbourhood Watch president Wayne Deaner said more and more residents are contacting him about the issue.

"I think more people are fed up and sick and tired of it. Enough is enough," he said.

"For some reason, over the last couple of weeks, there has been an influx in fireworks around the Wagga community. It's spread out through a few suburbs."

Mr Deaner, who lives in Glenfield Park, said the noise was so loud it terrified his dog, who ran away.

He then had to take three days off work to find him, but it left Mr Deaner out of pocket at least $3000.

Anyone who hears or sees firecrackers needs to contact police, Mr Deaner urged.

"Even with a rough location of where it is coming from so the police can get a car in the area and try and catch the people who are doing it," he said.

"It's the ones that at 2am or 3am that wake you up and disturb the neighbourhood."

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