Beckom crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Beckom
Beckom is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Coolamon Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2665. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to broadacre agriculture, predominantly cereal cropping and sheep grazing. Demographically, Beckom is a very small, tightly knit rural community with a low population density, reflecting the wider demographic trends of rural depopulation and consolidation of agricultural land common across the western Riverina.
Local life and amenities in Beckom are centered around its agricultural identity and community spirit. Essential services are modest, with the locality relying on nearby larger towns such as Ardlethan, Coolamon, and Narrandera for comprehensive retail, medical, and secondary educational facilities. Infrastructure within Beckom primarily supports the regional grain harvest, featuring prominent silo storage facilities that serve as a logistical hub for local primary producers during the operational season.
Historically, Beckom developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the expansion of the Main Southern railway line and the opening up of the Riverina for closer settlement and wheat farming. The locality takes its name from the pastoral run that previously occupied the area. While many traditional rural service buildings have closed over the decades, the district retains a strong sense of Riverina heritage tied to pioneering agriculture and the development of regional transport networks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 9 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 123 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.