Bectric crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bectric
Bectric is a rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Temora Shire local government area and the 2665 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture, predominantly wheat and other cereal cropping, as well as sheep grazing. Due to its rural nature, Bectric has a very low population density, with residents largely dispersed across broad-acre farming properties rather than clustered in a distinct town center.
Local life and amenities in Bectric are minimal, with the locality functioning strictly as an agricultural community. Residents rely heavily on nearby service centers such as Ariah Park and the larger town of Temora for commercial retail, healthcare, education, and administrative services. Infrastructure within Bectric itself is limited to local rural roads and utility connections that support surrounding farming enterprises.
Historically, Bectric developed alongside the expansion of the New South Wales wheat belt and the construction of the region's railway networks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area was settled primarily for agricultural production, and its heritage is tied to the establishment of family farms and rural subdivision patterns typical of the Riverina. While few distinct historical structures remain prominent, the cultural landscape reflects generations of agricultural enterprise.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 53 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.